There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Billesdon but how do I know who I should use?

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Billesdon conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My wife and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Kent Reliance as we intend to conduct alterations to our property in Billesdon. Do we need to select a bricks and mortar Billesdon solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Kent Reliance do not ordinarily appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Kent Reliance list.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Leeds Building Society. I assume I don't need a Billesdon conveyancer on the Leeds Building Society panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your Leeds Building Society mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Leeds Building Society mortgage from the register. Leeds Building Society, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Leeds Building Society has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Leeds Building Society has instructed the Land Registry to do so

We are intent on selling our property in Billesdon and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Billesdon conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Billesdon. Having lived in Billesdon for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

Just bought a terraced house in Billesdon , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Billesdon conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the registration is dealt with.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Billesdon registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the property thus 'speed' is not always primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I have been recommended by numerous selling agents in Billesdon to choose a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to offer any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I am attracted to a couple of maisonettes in Billesdon both have about forty five years unexpired on the lease term. should I be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Billesdon. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the value of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Billesdon - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

Who are the managing agents? Its a good idea to find out as much as you can about the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of other people whether they are happy with them. In conclusion, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the appropriate party and precisely what it includes. How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the property?