My family solicitor has quoted just over a thousand pound for no sale no fee conveyancing in Hale End. I am hoping to sell a Edwardian house for £200,000. This appears overpriced. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Hale End?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you shop around you could shave off some of the cost by say £125. That being said, you maylive to rue choosing an an unknown lawyer. Remember to check that the conveyancer can represent your bank. You can utilise our comparison tool to choose a Hale End conveyancing company on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hale End.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to to identify firms on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Hale End?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

Various internet forums that I have frequented warn that are the main cause of hinderance in Hale End conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Hale End.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a property in Swansea but I am based in Hale End. My lawyer (based 300 kilometers from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Hale End who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Hale End based

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Hale End. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Hale End ?

The majority of houses in Hale End are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Hale End in which case you should be looking for a Hale End conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Hale End Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the apartment? Be sure to investigate if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example it is very common in Hale End leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Hale End. If you like the flatin Hale End but your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a hard compromise.