Why would one appoint a Hassocks conveyancing firm given that web based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Hassocks and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t be focused with looking for the cheapest Hassocks conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. Emails can't replace a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you as to any developments making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to call the firm you will know who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
Our Hassocks conveyancer has spotted a discrepancy when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation survey and what is in the legal papers for the property. My solicitor says that he needs to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s approach appropriate?
Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
Completed the sale of my flat in Hassocks last March yet the purchaser is calling every few hours to moan that his conveyancer needs to hear from mylawyer. What should have happened following completion?
After completion of your house sale your solicitor is obliged to forward the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been paid off to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks unique to conveyancing in Hassocks.
It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Hassocks completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Hassocks differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Hassocks come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Hassocks usually buy 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 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hassocks or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Hassocks before instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hassocks. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Hassocks to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.