Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Southbourne who completed the legal work 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Santander. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Should I look for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The costs illustration is fractionally on the expensive side. If you you were to look around you could trim some of the expense by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were content with the assistance the firm provided you maycome to rue opting for an a cheaper lawyer. If is important to be sure that the firm can act for Santander. Do make use of our search tool to select a Southbourne conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Southbourne.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Southbourne by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners solicitors, try to a target completion date that all parties will look towards
My solicitor has informed me that chancel insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Southbourne conveyancing?
The right level of chancel indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Lloyds TSB Bank and The Royal Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.
How can we tell if a Southbourne conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Southbourne getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.
Planning on purchasing a house in Southbourne. 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 RBS 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 Southbourne solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel.
I have recentlybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Southbourne for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Southbourne conveyancing specialists.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Southbourne is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Southbourne are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Southbourne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Southbourne may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
We're new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, yet the agent informed us that the seller will only issue a contract if we use their chosen lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Southbourne
It is highly unlikely the sellers are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is going to damage their objectives. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they understand (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your preferred Southbourne conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will give their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by senior management.