My partner’s uncle is a property lawyer. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in West Norwood?
It’s wise to seek two or three conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. The prices may be different but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
We're in West Norwood, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Kent Reliance , and our lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
Me and my brother purchased a renovated Victorian house in West Norwood. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Aldermore. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in West Norwood and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
How does conveyancing in West Norwood differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in West Norwood contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in West Norwood typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in West Norwood or who has acted in the same development.
We are seeking to purchase a repression flat in West Norwood and the vendor would like to complete within a week. Can a conveyancer meet that timeframe? Am I best advised to select a local West Norwood firm or an online conveyancer that professes to complete quickly?
Visit your West Norwood high street. Go in to 3 solicitor’s offices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Set out your requirements and try and obtain assurances on time frames. Select the firm that seems most genuine. Be sure to select a conveyancing practitioner on the list of solicitors acceptable to your bank.