Our lender has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Ashford but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Ashford or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?
Not all Ashford conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Do make the most of our search tool to choose a Ashford conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Ashford 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?
Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to evidence that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
How does conveyancing in Ashford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Ashford contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because house builders in Ashford tend to 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 conveyancers 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 Ashford or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Ashford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Ashford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Ashford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ashford may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Ashford. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?