How do I search for the right lawyer who will supply a 1st class service for our conveyancing in Polegate?

Option 1 is to ask relatives who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Polegate. Telephone a couple or more firms listed and ask them to forward you their conveyancing estimate and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing beforemaking your choice.

Option 3 is to make use of our search tool to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your unique expectations including location,deadlines, complexity and who your intended lender is. Don't take the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Polegate

I can see plenty of information on this site about conveyancing in Polegate but can you isolate your top tip for appointing the right conveyancer in Polegate

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Polegate 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Polegate. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?

Given that you have now exchanged you must appoint a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you are facing a pending a fixed date to complete the property. Every auction property will have a corresponding auction pack. This should include most,if not all of the paperwork that your conveyancer requires. If you have purchased leasehold property the auction papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation relating to a leasehold property. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. Do make sure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

We previously selected solicitors locally in Polegate on the Lloyds solicitor panel. They have just billed me a supplemental amount for the legal aspects of the Lloyds mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Lloyds?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your solicitor can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by Lloyds but by your Polegate lawyer. Numerous firms on the Lloyds panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary property to a BTL mortgage with Bank of Scotland and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The neighborhood we are looking at is Polegate. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the lawyers are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are your conveyancer should be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and requirements.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a property in Swansea but I am based in Polegate. My conveyancer (approximately 250 miles awayneeds me to execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Polegate who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Polegate

I'm selling a house in Polegate. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't find my lawyer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Is this a big problem?

Not every individual in the practice must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the conveyancing, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.