How do I identify leasehold conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea?

First ask connections who they would recommend.

Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea. Phone a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to forward you their conveyancing quote and have a conversation with the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing ahead ofmaking your choice.

Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your own requirements including location,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Do not be fooled by £100 conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea

I purchased a freehold property in Eastney and Southsea yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Eastney and Southsea and has limited impact for conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

I am helping my aunt sell her flat in Eastney and Southsea. Will the conveyancer arrange the energy performance certificate or should I organise this?

After the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s was left as a required element of selling a house. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is marketed. This is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms normally organise. Where you are instructing a Eastney and Southsea conveyancing solicitor they may be able to arrange EPC’s given their relationships with long established local accredited person

We had appointed solicitors located in Eastney and Southsea on the Leeds Building Society solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental amount for dealing with the Leeds Building Society mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Leeds Building Society?

As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer can levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by Leeds Building Society but by your Eastney and Southsea solicitor. Some firms on the Leeds Building Society panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but some firms include it on their overall fee.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Eastney and Southsea off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with TSB. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with TSB, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel.

What will a local search tell me concerning the house my wife and I buying in Eastney and Southsea?

Eastney and Southsea conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Eastney and Southsea conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

How do I identify a Eastney and Southsea law firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the facility on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Eastney and Southsea conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Eastney and Southsea conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify whether they are on the Nationwide Building Society panel