My stepmother pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Battlesbridge there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external alterations to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Battlesbridge which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Battlesbridge should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Is it correct that all Battlesbridge CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the HSBC conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
A selection of banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Intending to buy a house in Battlesbridge. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Battlesbridge conveyancer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a property in Battlesbridge?
Unless a previous purchase of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you can take it that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Battlesbridge to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
How do I use your search facility to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Battlesbridge on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
First select a mortgage company such as Nationwide Building Society, Skipton Building Society or Aldermore then specify your location a common one being Battlesbridge. Conveyancing practices in Battlesbridge and further afield will then be shown.
My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent advised that the owners will only move forward if we instruct the agent's recommended lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Battlesbridge
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this request. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to use your own,trusted Battlesbridge conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by corporate headquarters.
What are my options where I am dissatisfied with the solicitor who carried out my conveyancing in Battlesbridge?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and unfortunately occasionally matters do not go as planned. However there is recourse if you were unhappy with your conveyancing in Battlesbridge. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a conveyancer to their governing body. If things still aren’t sorted out you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.