We are buying our first house. Our conveyancer has calledto check if we would like to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Gamlingay
The extent of Gamlingay conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you adequately understand what information the searches could provide. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If uncertain, ask the solicitor to provide guidance.
We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Gamlingay who is on the UBS solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Gamlingay.
I have recentlybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Gamlingay for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method 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 Gamlingay conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Gamlingay differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Gamlingay approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Gamlingay 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 used to new build conveyancing in Gamlingay or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Gamlingay ahead of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Gamlingay. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Is it possible to change conveyancer as I need to choose one who is on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Gamlingay five minutes from me but she is not approved by Barclays Direct
It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Gamlingay on the Barclays Direct panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Gamlingay. In utilising search facility on this website, you can contrast fees for conveyancing solicitors in Gamlingay and throughout England and Wales.