Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Hertford who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a mortgage from The Mortgage Works. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Better the devil I know or should I seek out an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The estimate fees seem a little high. If you you were to look around you could shave off some of the expense by perhaps £125. That being said, assuming were satisfied with the service the firm offered you mightlive to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. Remember to check the conveyancer can also act for The Mortgage Works. You can employ our search tool to select a Hertford conveyancing firm on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hertford.
We note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Hertford?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Hertford.
Having spent time looking at mumsnet.com for an affordable lawyer in Hertford, many advise that I should use a CQS kitemarked lawyer. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's major mortgage companies. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Hertford is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hertford ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a loan on a flying freehold house.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via 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 Hertford. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Hertford for my purchase. Can I review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
One may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Hertford being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the bank approved panel?
We do not recommend specific Hertford firms as the right Hertford conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Hertford knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..