I decided to go with a Bartley Green based solicitor for my conveyancing in Bartley Green last week. After carefully reading the Ts and Cs it is apparent thatI am responsible for charges even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and appoint a web based firm offering no move no charge conveyancing in Bartley Green?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be higher to offset the transactions that do not go ahead. Also remember that such offerings tend not to protect you from outlay such as Bartley Green conveyancing search expenses.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented property in Bartley Green by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your letting until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve
My Solicitor in Bartley Green has never been on on the Halifax Approved Panel. Can I still continue with my family solicitor even though they are excluded from the Halifax panel?
Your options are as follows:
- Complete the purchase with your preferred Bartley Green solicitors but Halifax will need to use a solicitor on their list of acceptable firms. This will result in additional overall conveyancing fees and cause frustration.
- Find a new practitioner to to deal with the conveyancing, remembering to check they are Persuade your solicitor to do everything within their powers to join the Halifax conveyancing panel
What will a local search inform me concerning the house I am purchasing in Bartley Green?
Bartley Green conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Onsearch The local search is essential in every Bartley Green conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Bartley Green for my house move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.
There are a lot of houses in Bartley Green on unadopted lanes. I am purchasing one such house. Are there any benefits to purchasing a residence on a private road?
Bartley Green conveyancing solicitors will be well versed in transacting homeson unadopted roads. The property lawyer should review the Land Registry data to find any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that proprietors make annual contributions for the upkeep of the road. If there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than council maintained.