Why would I use a Longfield conveyancing firm when online alternatives are so much cheaper?
Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Longfield and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t be focused with looking for the cheapest Longfield conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone call and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of personalised service that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated on any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
We wanted to use a property lawyer in Longfield for our house move. Our financial adviser informed us that our bank won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?
Pre- 2008 most lenders had an appetite for risk which was higher than today. Almost all Longfield conveyancing firms would have been on many bank panels. The Financial Services Authority in 2010 carried out a thematic review into mortgage fraud which come to the conclusion: mortgage lenders should know the conveyancing solicitors dealt with. Consequently, lenders are increasingly seeing more information from law firms about their operations and the individuals who work for them as well as set certain criteria such a completing on a minimum volume of conveyancing. Many Longfield conveyancing firms that have been excluded from lender panels have a 100% healthy track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing.Longfield is one of the numerous locations where the lawyers we list are are authorised to act for .
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Longfield ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not give a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Longfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Longfield especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Longfield.