My fiance’s brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I will receive mate’s pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Brixton?
It’s prudent to look for 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this page. The estimates seem to contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.
Last May we completed a house move in Brixton. We have noticed several problems with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Brixton?
The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Brixton. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information proves to be misleading, then you may have a claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Brixton.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Brixton. Now, I need the files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should call 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 Brixton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I'm purchasing a new build house in Brixton with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about this deal as it will impact my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
How do I search for a Brixton solicitor on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.
Feel free to make use of the search on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Brixton conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Brixton conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the Nationwide Building Society panel
Am I best advised to use a Brixton conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can handle the conveyancing however his firm is located over three hundred miles drive away.
The benefit of a high street Brixton conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to execute documents, hand in your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have instructed your friend and in the main were happy that must surpass using an unknown Brixton conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.