My partner’s uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Woking?
It’s a good idea to seek multiple conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst estimates will be different but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services
It is 10 years ago since I purchased my house in Woking. Conveyancing lawyers have now been retained on the sale but I can't find the title deeds. Is this a problem?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in most cases the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Woking relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it is more problematic but is resolvable.
How does conveyancing in Woking differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Woking come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because developers in Woking usually acquire the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 Woking or who has acted in the same development.