Me and my partner are purchasing a house in Torquay. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? At some point we will need to send our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Torquay prior to instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to give a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Torquay. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Torquay especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Torquay.
My step-father has recommend that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Torquay. Should I find my own property lawyer?
There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the solicitor you're contemplating using.