We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Ivybridge who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ivybridge.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Ivybridge. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Now that you are legally bound yourself to purchase you should hire the services of a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of urgency as you are facing a pending a fixed date to complete the purchase. An auction property will have a corresponding auction set of papers. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You should pass this on to the solicitor instructed by you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that your finances are in order to complete on the on the contractual date .

Co-operative have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Ivybridge has been agreed to, what happens next?

The property agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the property lawyers are on the bank’s panel). Contact Co-operative or the broker and complete any outstanding forms. Co-operative will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or owners to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Co-operative will issue the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Ivybridge.

I have finally had an offer on a flat in Ivybridge accepted, but there is a chain. The sellers have placed an offer on a property, but it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other apartments in the pipeline. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ivybridge. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Principality started?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is approx £1k, then valuation, Ivybridge conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to check that your conveyancer is on the Principality approved list. Regarding the subsequent steps this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market many buyers would apply for a home loan with Principality and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they ask their property lawyer to move forward with the conveyancing in Ivybridge.

Various web forums that I have visited warn that are the number one reason for hinderance in Ivybridge conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Ivybridge.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Ivybridge conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Ivybridge conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Ivybridge conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Ivybridge who can give a testimonial? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Ivybridge - Sample of Queries before buying

Be sure to find out if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Ivybridge leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Ivybridge. If you like the propertyin Ivybridge yet your dog is not allowed to live with you then you will be presented with a hard compromise. You will want to find out as much as possible about the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Enquire of prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their management. In conclusion, be sure you understand the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and precisely what you get for your money.

We are considering instructing an online conveyancing practitioner as opposed to a Ivybridge conveyancing practice. Should I ‘stay local’?

There are advantages of being able to attend a local Ivybridge conveyancing solicitor for instance

• signing documents same day
• getting one on one explanations of issues that need explaining
• the ability to raise concerns if things go pear-shaped

When comparing quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. Most decent Ivybridge high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online agents seem to offer discounted fees, but have burried 'extras' in the small print.