Do the conveyancing solicitors that are recommend handle auction conveyancing in Godalming?
We know of a few niche solicitors we can connect you with those conducting auction conveyancing. Godalming is one of our locations where our lawyers have offices.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Godalming
Two types of professional can execute conveyancing in Godalming namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both required to conduct Godalming conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that the necessary steps will be suitably followed.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Godalming. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. HSBC have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with HSBC your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing instructions set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for HSBC. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to HSBC where a lease fails to comply with these provisions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Godalming.
We were going to get a AIP from HSBC 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 HSBC recommend any Godalming solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Godalming solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the HSBC conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and HSBC through the process.
I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Godalming for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, 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 Godalming conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Godalming differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Godalming come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Godalming 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 Godalming or who has acted in the same development.
Taking into account that I will soon part with £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Godalming I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thehouse move in advance of appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
This is something that we encourage - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Godalming.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a case number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Godalming should be the figure that you are charged.
My father-in-law has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Godalming. Should I use them?
No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.