We note that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Principality conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Burford?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Principality conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Burford.
How does conveyancing in Burford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Burford contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Burford tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Burford or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Burford ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will not grant a loan on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Burford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Burford to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
How easy is it to use your search app to select a conveyancing lawyer in Burford on the approved list for my bank?
1st select a mortgage company such as Halifax, Chelsea Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your location e.g. Burford. Conveyancing practices in Burford and across England and Wales should be identified.
My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the property agent advised that the vendor will only go ahead if we use the agent's preferred conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Burford
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Try to communicate with the vendors directly and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to appoint your own,trusted Burford conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will earn their negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing figures set by HQ.