We are buying a property in Bideford. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to deposit money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
How can we tell if a Bideford conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Bideford obtaining 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 suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Bideford off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Aldermore. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Aldermore, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.
We are intent on selling our home in Bideford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Bideford lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Bideford. Having lived in Bideford for six years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I bought my house on 9 November and my personal details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Bideford expressed confidence that it would be recorded in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Bideford particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Bideford is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration takes place once the purchaser has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not usually an essential issue but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Bideford is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Bideford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bideford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bideford 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.
How difficult is it to transfer to a new firm as I need to appoint one who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing list. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Bideford five minutes from me but he is not accepted by Leeds Building Society
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Bideford on the Leeds Building Society panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Bideford. In making use of search facility on this page, you can contrast fees for conveyancing solicitors in Bideford and throughout England and Wales.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Bideford. I've land on a web site which looks to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?