Why would I use a Southwell conveyancing firm when web based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Southwell and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t be focused with sourcing the cheapest Southwell conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a frustrating move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and can never replicate a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you on headway making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to contact the firm you will know who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
It is 10 years ago since I purchased my property in Southwell. Conveyancing solicitors have now been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find my title deeds. Is this a problem?
Don’t worry too much. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the solicitor who acted in the purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Southwell relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it is more tricky but is resolvable.
My relative suggested that where I am purchasing in Southwell I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Southwell conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Southwell around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Southwell Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Southwell Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Southwell.
I purchased a renovated Victorian house in Southwell. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Virgin Money. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Southwell and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
Should I use a Southwell conveyancing lawyer based in the location that I am buying? We have a good friend who can carry out the legal formalities but they are based 400miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a local Southwell conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Southwell know how is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Southwell conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.