Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Highbury who conducted the legals 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Alliance & Leicester . It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The estimate does seem a little overpriced. Where you are prepared to expend time scrutinising quotes you might decrease the fees marginally by perhaps £125. That being said, providing that you were satisfied with the legal work the firm provided you couldcome to rue choosing an an untested solicitor. If is important to ensure that the solicitor can act for Alliance & Leicester . Do employ our search tool to find a Highbury conveyancing firm on the Alliance & Leicester member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Highbury.
Do the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Highbury?
We know of a number of niche practitioners we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Highbury is just one of the many locations where our lawyers cover.
When can the exchange of contracts take place for residential conveyancing in Highbury and am I required to be at the solicitors office?
If you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Highbury you are invited in to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we recommend supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you digitally. The signing of the property agreement is not the point of no return. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the solicitor to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Highbury)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Highbury
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Highbury and Solicitor firms in Highbury offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. Both can handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
Is it the case that all Highbury CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel?
Some major banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Highbury off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Lloyds. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.
Me and my brother purchased a renovated Georgian house in Highbury. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and The Mortgage Works. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Highbury and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a residence in Cardiff but I am based in Highbury. My solicitor (approximately 300 miles from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Highbury to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Highbury based