Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bassett who completed the legal work 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Birmingham Midshires. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Stick with what I know or should I seek out an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The estimate fees are a little high. If you you were to look around you may be able to trim some of the cost by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the legal work the firm gave you couldcome to regret choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to be sure the solicitor can represent Birmingham Midshires. You can employ our search tool to find a Wootton Bassett conveyancing firm on the Birmingham Midshires approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Wootton Bassett.
Would the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Wootton Bassett?
There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. Do contact us to get a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
Me and my brother have a terraced Victorian property in Wootton Bassett. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Britannia. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Britannia to clarify?
You should review 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 owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Wootton Bassett and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Wootton Bassett I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Wootton Bassett in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
In scouring the web for the term cheap conveyancing in Wootton Bassett it shows results of numerous solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for me?
The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so ask friends and family who have purchased a property in Wootton Bassett or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Wootton Bassett vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you know that the costs are assured not to rise.