I require conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (6 years built) in Morley. Almost all the appartments have already been disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Morley?
You would be opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in not carrying out Morley conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would strongly advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. If accelerating the process and cost are primary concerns you should discuss with your solicitor about the viability of search insurance
How does conveyancing in Morley differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Morley come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Morley typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Morley or who has acted in the same development.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a house in Newport but live in Morley. My lawyer (based 200 miles from merequires that I sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Morley to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Morley