My wife and I are purchasing a property in Swavesey. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? On completion day we have to send our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I am due to move house in June. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Swavesey. Conveyancing firm was organised prior to coming across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from your estate agent but this can only happen after the vendors lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. Subsequently you can tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal company but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Swavesey or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Swavesey.

I have instructed a Swavesey conveyancing practitioner having checked that they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Nationwide will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nationwide will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your property lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Swavesey postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Swavesey.

I require expedited conveyancing in Swavesey as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Swavesey the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

My company is intending to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed charges for commercial conveyancing in Swavesey for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Swavesey, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or telephone us so that we may furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Swavesey. I happened to discover a site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am attracted to a two flats in Swavesey which have in the region of forty five years remaining on the lease term. Will this present a problem?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more expensive to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be unwilling to lend money on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Swavesey - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Most Swavesey leasehold flats will incur a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced by the freeholder. Should you acquire the apartment you will have to meet this charge, normally in instalments during the year. This can vary from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant amount, say approximately £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because occasionally it can be surprisingly expensive. The answer will be helpful as a) areas can result in problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the managing agents you will need to have full disclosure How many years remain on the lease?