Why would one use a March conveyancing firm when internet based alternatives are cheap by comparison?
By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in March and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t become consumed with looking for the cheapest March conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a stressful move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't replace a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will update you as to any developments making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. If you ever need to phone the firm you will know who to ask for and they will ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in March is more expensive?
March leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
Do I need to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a residence in March?
Unless a prior purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in March to continue to suggest a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
4 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in March concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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 premises 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.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in March before retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in March. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in March for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.