Souldusing a Christchurch conveyancing firm make my purchase more efficient?
Existing third party connections is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Christchurch conveyancers enjoy connections with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much more straightforward for you. Possessing specialist insight into the local area is an advantage.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Christchurch and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street Christchurch conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch. We have lived in Christchurch for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with 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 sickness)
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home can not be found. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Christchurch 4 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?
Gone are the days when you need to have the physical deeds to evidence that you own the land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
How does conveyancing in Christchurch differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Christchurch contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because new home sellers in Christchurch typically purchase the site, 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 property lawyers 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.
I am a sole trader intending to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Christchurch for below 1500k?
We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Christchurch, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or call us so that we can provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.
Am I best advised to choose a Christchurch conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am purchasing? An old friend can handle the legal formalities but his firm is located 300kilometers away.
The primary upside of using a local Christchurch conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, present your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. Having local Christchurch know how is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were happy that should surpass using an unfamiliar Christchurch conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.