I am in need of a property lawyer. Should I go for for an internet conveyancer as opposed to a family Eastleigh conveyancing solicitor?
Established third party relationships are another important factor to consider when appointing conveyancing solicitors. Eastleigh law firms benefit from connections with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Possessing years of insight into the local area is an advantage.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Eastleigh. I have a mortgage offer with Barclays. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Eastleigh. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
Having digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Eastleigh solicitor - who is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Coventry BS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Coventry BS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Eastleigh postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Eastleigh.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Eastleigh is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Eastleigh are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Eastleigh you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Eastleigh may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
I have been pointed in your direction by a number of estate agents in Eastleigh to get a quote from a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to market your site rather than another?
We don’t offer any financial incentive for sending work to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
My step-father has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Eastleigh. Should I use them?
No doubt the ideal way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor that you are contemplating using.
How do I identify auction conveyancing in Eastleigh?
First ask the people you trust who they would recommend. Option 2 is to use a search tool on the web for conveyancing in Eastleigh. Phone two or three from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you make your decision. Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing solicitors in Eastleigh