My best friend’s sister is a property lawyer. I hope that I will receive friends and family fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Tonbridge?
You should contrast pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that quotes seem to contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is the case with most professions.
Our conveyancer has identified a a problem with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Tonbridge. The seller’s lawyers have put forward defective title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor says that he must be satisfied that the bank is willing to move forward with this solution. Are we the client or is the lender?
Notwithstanding that you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will meet their conditions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. You and the mortgage company are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.
I am downsizing from our house in Tonbridge and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Tonbridge lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Tonbridge. Having lived in Tonbridge for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Tonbridge is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Tonbridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Tonbridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Tonbridge may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
I have today placed an offer on an apartment in Tonbridge and the estate agent that we are using suggested his conveyancing practitioner. He quoted nine hundred pounds including VAT and disbursements. Does this sound steep?
Don't just go on a single estimate. One should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Tonbridge. Then select one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved list of the bank that you have applied for a mortgage from.