We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Southgate recommended on your site but have come across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem less expensive – how come?
You can find hundreds of solicitors marketing at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you think twice about how much you respect your own move to you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the quality of the legal work. Many of them accentuate a bargain fee as a headline but conceal extra fees in the small print..
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out property in Southgate by 4/2/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve
Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are the main reason for stalling in Southgate house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Southgate.
How does conveyancing in Southgate differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Southgate contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Southgate typically acquire 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Southgate or who has acted in the same development.
I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Southgate it brings up numerous conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for me?
The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Southgate or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Southgate differ, so it's sensible to request at least four estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.