What is the best way to search for the right solicitor to supply a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Birtley?
First ask connections who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.
Option 2 is to look on the web for conveyancing in Birtley. Ring two or three listed and ask them to email you their conveyancing fee calculations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct your conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.
Third is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your unique factors including location,deadlines, complications and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to opt for low cost conveyancing in Birtley
What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Birtley?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Birtley and elsewhere in Tyne And Wear is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. For example, the seller, property agent and on occasion the bank. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Birtley should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the process whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.
On occasion a third party with a vested interest will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your solicitor is slow. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do take action that is against your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
My friend recommended that if I am purchasing in Birtley I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Birtley conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Birtley around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Birtley Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Birtley.
It has been four months following my purchase conveyancing in Birtley concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Birtley ahead of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Birtley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Birtley especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Birtley.