Why would one use a Chelmsford conveyancing company given that online conveyancers are more affordable?
By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Chelmsford and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t become consumed with looking for the lowest priced Chelmsford conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a phone conversation and can never replicate a one to one meeting. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of continuity that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to any developments and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
It is is a decade since I bought my house in Chelmsford. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been retained on the sale but I am unable to find the title deeds. Is this a problem?
Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be with your lender or they may still be with the solicitor who acted in your purchase. Secondly in most cases the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring current official copies of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Chelmsford involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Chelmsford so that I can pop in to their offices if required.
Nowadays approved lawyers for lenders conduct the vast majority of work through the post, e-mail or over the phone. This enables them to conduct the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in the country. Nevertheless you should check if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Chelmsford. Now, I need the files but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Chelmsford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Chelmsford ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Chelmsford. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Chelmsford especially if they are familiar with such properties in Chelmsford.
We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Chelmsford. I am am starting to be frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A lawyer would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the replacement lawyer and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental expenses and complications. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Chelmsford