Do the conveyancing solicitors identified via your search tool carry out auction conveyancing in Colchester?
There are a few auction solicitors we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Colchester is one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers cover.
My conveyancer has informed me that lack of building regulations insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Colchester?
The right level of lack of building regulations indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Accord Mortgages Ltd and The Royal Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.
We are getting the release of further monies on our mortgage from TSB as we wish to conduct alterations to our house in Colchester. Are we obliged to appoint a local Colchester solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
TSB do not ordinarily require firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the TSB panel.
About to purchase house in Colchester. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Colchester conveyancing practitioner is on the Principality conveyancing panel.
A relative recommended that where I am buying in Colchester I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is usually included in the estimate for your Colchester conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Colchester around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Colchester.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Colchester?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Colchester. 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…’
My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Colchester. Should I find my own property lawyer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Colchester conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to have recommendations from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.
Developers have suggested I use a conveyancing practitioner and I've received a quote from them. They are nearly three hundred pounds less expensive than my own Colchester conveyancing practitioner. What's the catch?
Builders frequently have lists of solicitors who expedite matters and who know the developer’s contract and solicitor. Plenty of developers offer an inducement to choose a preferred conveyancer for this reason, any increased fees can be avoided and a builder won't recommend a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the conveyancing delayed when they need an exchange in 28 days. A counter-argument for not agreeing to use the suggested solicitor is that they may be hesitant to fight for your interests at the risk of alienating the housebuilder. If you worry that this may be the case you should remain with your local Colchester solicitor.