The solicitor who helped my last purchase has sent a quote for £995 for freehold conveyancing in Godstone. I am looking to sell a Georgian detached home for £250,000. This sounds expensive. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Godstone?
The charges are a tad high. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, you mightlive to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to check that the conveyancer can represent your lender. You can utilise our comparison tool to choose a Godstone conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Godstone.
I just acquired a house at auction in Godstone. Conveyancing is required. What is next?
Now that you are legally bound yourself to purchase you will need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of priority as you now have a tight a drop dead date to complete the property. An auction property will have a corresponding legal pack. This will include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You must give this to the lawyer working for you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that you have funds organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
My solicitor has informed me that flying freehold insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Godstone?
The appropriate level of flying freehold indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Accord Mortgages Ltd and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Godstone. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Godstone for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Godstone. Conveyancing and The Royal Bank of Scotland mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Godstone who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Godstone conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in seeking a lease extension in Godstone. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Godstone conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Godstone flat is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case was in relation to 3 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 75 years.
When it comes to my conveyancing in Godstone should I be charged VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee
(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Godstone conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the solicitor's time in submitting the funds this way.