Why would I appoint a Christchurch conveyancing solicitors firm when national alternatives are less overpriced?
Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Christchurch and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t expend your energy looking for the cheapest Christchurch conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist lawyer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone discussion and can never replicate a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to call the office you will know who you need to speak to and they will be sure you are kept fully informed.
Are the Christchurch conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Santander conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Santander?
Christchurch conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.
Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Christchurch , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my proprietorship? My Christchurch conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the registration formalities are concluded.
As far as conveyancing in Christchurch is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of submission are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property therefore an expedited registration is not always primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
How does conveyancing in Christchurch differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Christchurch come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because developers in Christchurch tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Christchurch or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Christchurch in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Christchurch. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
My father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch. Should I find my own conveyancer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Christchurch conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer you're considering.