I'm in the process of switching my domestic mortgage to a BTL Barclays Direct mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I must appoint a lawyer for this. I spoke to my past Ashford conveyancing solicitor who who completed the conveyancing when I previously purchased the premises. The costs illustration they've given of £470 is surprising as its a refinance than a sale or purchase.

The costs illustration is slightly on the steep side. If you you were to look around you might shave off some of the expense by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the assistance the firm gave you mightlive to rue choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to be sure the firm can also act for Barclays Direct. You can employ our search tool to select a Ashford conveyancing firm on the Barclays Direct approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Ashford.

Are the Ashford conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Coventry BS?

Ashford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Coventry BS directly.

I am assisting my aunt sell her flat in Ashford. Will the conveyancer arrange an EPC or do I organise this?

Following the demise of Home Information Packs, EPC’s was kept a compulsory part of selling a property. An energy assessment must be to hand before the property is marketed. This is not a task that solicitors ordinarily organise. Where you are using a Ashford conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with long established local providers

My uncle informed me that in purchasing a property in Ashford there may be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Ashford which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Ashford should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We expect to receive a OIP from Coventry BS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Coventry BS recommend any Ashford solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Ashford solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Coventry BS through the process.

How does conveyancing in Ashford differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Ashford come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Ashford tend to purchase 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.

Been reading online that Ashford solicitors are more expensive than Ashford conveyancers in Ashford to use when buying a house. So is it better if I use a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am buying a house in Ashford.

When it comes to conveyancing in Ashford the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.