I am purchasing a terraced house in Ellesmere Port. 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 Ellesmere Port you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender'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 Ellesmere Port.
My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Ellesmere Port and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Ellesmere Port lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Ellesmere Port. We have lived in Ellesmere Port for many years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of 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 ailment)
I have justbecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Ellesmere Port for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Ellesmere Port conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Ellesmere Port differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ellesmere Port approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Ellesmere Port tend to 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 used to new build conveyancing in Ellesmere Port or who has acted in the same development.
What does commercial conveyancing in Ellesmere Port cover?
Ellesmere Port conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of advice, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Ellesmere Port based conveyancer who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
In the event that you have not formally instructed a conveyancer to start work and at this stage simply received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Ellesmere Port that you're considering.