If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Hopton what would it be?

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Hopton conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying 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 know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

Can you help - my lawyer advises that restrictive coveneant insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Hopton conveyancing?

The appropriate level of restrictive coveneant indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Accord Mortgages Ltd and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

About to purchase house in Hopton. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hopton lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Hopton 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware precisely where to locate all the suitable documentation so you may buy or sell your house without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be found, your solicitor can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against future claims on your premises.

I am buying a new build flat in Hopton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hopton

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hopton ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to issue a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hopton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hopton especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Hopton.

I'm buying a house in Hopton. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't see my lawyer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Should I be concerned?

Not all staff in the company must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unlicensed staff.