Is it realistic for conveyancing in Walderslade to be done in less than a month?
In the event that you are under time constraints to exchange we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will have local relationships and insight. It is possible that they may have transacted otherhomes in the same street. Therefore consider using a Walderslade conveyancing solicitor. Second, check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that 18% of Walderslade conveyancing deals are frustrated or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being delayed by an average of three weeks. It is said that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Most Walderslade conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check at the outset.
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Walderslade what would it be?
We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Walderslade conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
We had appointed conveyancers based in Walderslade on the HSBC solicitor approved list. They are now charging me an additional sum for the legal aspects of the HSBC mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by HSBC?
As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your conveyancer may levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by HSBC but by your Walderslade conveyancer. Some firms on the HSBC panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.
How can we tell if a Walderslade conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Walderslade seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Walderslade. Now, I need my documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Walderslade of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Walderslade prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may not give a loan on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Walderslade. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am looking to sell my house. My past conveyancers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Walderslade if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Walderslade. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.