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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Byfleet

My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I suspect that I will receive preferential rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Byfleet?

It’s sensible to obtain 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this site. The charges do be different but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Can you point me to a directory of Nationwide panel conveyancers in Byfleet on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings available online. If you are in need of a Byfleet conveyancing practitioner on the Nationwide please use our facility.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Byfleet conveyancing solicitors have been instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Coventry BS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Coventry BS done the survey? Have you advised Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

It is unclear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Byfleet bank branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they will lend. My Byfleet conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Your property lawyer must comply with the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

We are selling our home in Byfleet and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Byfleet. Having lived in Byfleet for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

How does conveyancing in Byfleet differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Byfleet come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Byfleet usually 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Byfleet or who has acted in the same development.

My cousin has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Byfleet. Do I take his guidance?

No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to have recommendations from friends or relatives who have used the conveyancer that you are contemplating using.

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