My fiance’s step-father is a solicitor. I anticipate that I will be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Abbey Wood?
It’s a good idea to obtain 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The quotes will be different but service levels do differ between conveyancers as is true with most professions.
I am buying a new build flat in Abbey Wood. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Abbey Wood you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Abbey Wood.
My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Abbey Wood and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Abbey Wood lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Abbey Wood. We have lived in Abbey Wood for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Abbey Wood is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Abbey Wood are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Abbey Wood you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Abbey Wood may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
My husband and I are novice buyers - agreed a price, but the selling agent told us that the owners will only proceed if we use their preferred conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Abbey Wood
We suspect that the seller is not behind this request. If they require ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is counter productive. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your preferred Abbey Wood conveyancing firm - as opposed tothe ones that will give the estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing targets set by head office.