We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Hastings found using your search tool but have come across some other estimates via the web appear less expensive – why is this?

There are many firms of websites promoting alleged cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees end up with the completion fee totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors ought to ensure fees outlined in terms of business should be transparent and reasonable raised The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Hastings specify all charges for the property you plan tobuy.

My wife and I purchased a semi-detached Victorian property in Hastings. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Hastings and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Hastings. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hastings

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I have been recommended by a number of selling agents in Hastings to locate a solicitor on your site. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to promote your site over a competitor’s?

We don’t make any commission for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

My fiance and I are in the market for a responsive conveyancing solicitor in Hastings to buy a flat. I I am concerned about being overcharged but with so many Hastings conveyancing firms to choose from...who do I opt for?

If you’ve never used a before, a trustworthy recommendation via relatives or friends is a preferable starting point and is often a good gauge of quality. Alternatively, view the Law Society’s online directory of solicitors in Hastings or make use of our search tool to select a conveyancing lawyer in Hastings.