We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Christchurch?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Christchurch.
I am purchasing a garden flat in Christchurch. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Christchurch you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Christchurch.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Christchurch?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Christchurch. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Christchurch differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Christchurch come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Christchurch typically acquire the real estate, 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.
How easy is it to transfer to a new conveyancer as I have to find a firm on the Aldermore conveyancing list. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch round the corner but he is not approved by Aldermore
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch on the Aldermore panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch. Using search facility on this page, you can scrutinise costs for conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch and beyond.
Are you able to clarify what my options are where my Christchurch conveyancing searches reveals negative results?
On the whole, almost all concerns arising from Christchurch conveyancing search responses can be handled before completion or indemnity insurance could possibly be obtained. It is crucial to note that regardless of the fact that you may be acquiring the premises and might be willing to live with the search results, your mortgage lender may not, and when all said and done the decision rests with them.