What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Filton

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Filton and Solicitor practices in Filton who provide Conveyancing services We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. The two can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We previously instructed conveyancers based in Filton on the Virgin Money solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a separate amount for handling the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer may charge a fee for this. This charge is not set by Virgin Money but by your Filton property lawyer. Some firms on the Virgin Money panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

Intending to buy a apartment in Filton. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Filton conveyancing practitioner is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

My wife and I are selling our home in Filton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Filton lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Filton. Having lived in Filton for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must 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 had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Filton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Filton

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

What is different about your site and alternative online quote calculators for conveyancing in Filton?

At this site receive an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances for your conveyancing in Filton. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate kick-back arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the most kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Filton

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Filton. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Filton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? How long is the Lease? The answer will be useful as a) areas could cause problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to know about it