Is there a reason to instruct a Eastbourne conveyancing company given that web based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in Eastbourne and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Eastbourne conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a distressing home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone call and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will update you on progress and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to contact the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.
My partner and I intend to remortgage our penthouse in Eastbourne with Coventry BS. We have a son 19 who lives at home. Our solicitor requested us to identify any adults other than ourselves who lives in the flat. The solicitor has now sent a form for our son to sign, waiving any legal rights in the event that the flat is repossessed. I have a couple of questions (1) Is this document specific to the Coventry BS conveyancing panel as he never had to sign this form when we bought 4 years ago (2) In signing this form is our son in any way compromising his right to inherit the property?
On the face of it your lawyer has done nothing wrong as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Coventry BS. This is solely used to protect Coventry BS if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Coventry BS had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.
We expect to receive a AIP from RBS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do RBS recommend any Eastbourne solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Eastbourne solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the RBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and RBS through the process.
I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with TSB. I assume I don't need a Eastbourne solicitor on the TSB panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.
If you have finished paying off your TSB mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the TSB mortgage from the register. TSB, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where TSB has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- TSB has instructed the Land Registry to do so
I recently had an offer accepted on a house in Eastbourne. My financial adviser suggested a conveyancing practitioner. I paid an advanced payment of £150. Shortly after, the solicitor called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the TSB conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the TSB panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
I purchased a 4 bedroom Edwardian property in Eastbourne. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Eastbourne and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.
I am looking to sell my house. My former solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Eastbourne if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Eastbourne. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Eastbourne. I have discover a site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all the legals completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?