Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Chatham who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a home loan from . It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Should I hunt for an alternative property lawyer?

The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. If you you were to look around you may be able to decrease the fees marginally by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, providing that you were pleased with the conveyancing the firm gave you maylive to regret opting for an an unknown solicitor. If is important to check that the firm can also act for . You can use our search tool to find a Chatham conveyancing firm on the approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chatham.

We see that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Chatham?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Chatham.

four months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Chatham completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Chatham it brings up numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for me?

The preferential method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Chatham or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Chatham vary, so it's sensible to secure at least three fee estimates from varying types of solicitors. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I am intending to let out my leasehold apartment in Chatham. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

Some leases for properties in Chatham do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

Chatham Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

Many Chatham leasehold apartments will have a service bill for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the landlord. Where you purchase the apartment you will have to pay this amount, normally in instalments throughout the year. This could vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common grounds. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay annual, normally this is not a exorbitant sum, say around £25-£75 but you should to enquire as sometimes it can be surprisingly expensive. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments?