What is the best way to find the right solicitor who can provide a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Brixham?

First ask the people you trust whom they would instruct.

Option 2 is to search the web for conveyancing in Brixham. Pick up the phone to a couple or more firms from the list and invite them to send you their conveyancing quote and speak to the lawyer who will conduct the conveyancing prior tocommitting.

Third is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your own factors including the type of property,speed, complications and who the proposed lender is. Resist the temptation to opt for £100 conveyancing in Brixham

4 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Brixham took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. 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 asset 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.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Brixham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brixham

Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Am I right to be concerned about brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Brixham conveyancing company?

As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may suggest solicitors to retain. Sometimes these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to choose your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that many mortgage providers operate an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.

My cousin has urged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Brixham. Do I follow his guidance?

No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor you're considering.