I am in need of a property lawyer. Do I opt for a nationwide conveyancer or a local Basingstoke conveyancing lawyer?
In the main conveyancing lawyers in your location will benefit from good alliances with your local authority, which can assist with the Basingstoke conveyancing searches that your conveyancer will require on your transaction. It can only be a plus if they have existing relationships with the Land Registry in your area Basingstoke, other lawyers in the neighbourhood and Basingstoke property agents.
We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Basingstoke?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Basingstoke.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Basingstoke?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Basingstoke. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Basingstoke prior to appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Basingstoke. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Basingstoke to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
In surfing the web for the term cheap conveyancing in Basingstoke it reveals many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?
The best method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Basingstoke or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Basingstoke differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of three estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.