What tips do you have for sourcing value for money conveyancing in Ashford Kent?

Option 1 is to ask relatives who they would recommend.

Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Ashford Kent. Telephone a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to email you their conveyancing quote and have a conversation with the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing beforemaking your decision.

Third is to make use of our search tool to help you find the right solicitors taking into account your individual expectations including area of the property,deadlines, complications and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to go for ninety nine pound conveyancing in Ashford Kent

When does exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Ashford Kent and am I required to attend the lawyers branch?

If you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Ashford Kent you are welcome to come in to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we work with offer a national conveyancing service and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you by post or email. The signing of the contract is not the critical part. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Ashford Kent)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

My wife and I are purchasing a property in Ashford Kent. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? At some point we have to send our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Ashford Kent

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Ashford Kent and Solicitor practices in Ashford Kent who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am buying a detached bungalow in Ashford Kent. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these alterations are allowed?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Ashford Kent will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of works or require the permission of another owner. Certain additions need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be wise to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

What will a local search reveal concerning the property we're purchasing in Ashford Kent?

Ashford Kent conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Searches UK The local search plays a central part in most Ashford Kent conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Ashford Kent I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Ashford Kent for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.