There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Corby but how do I know who's good?

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Corby conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

Are all Corby Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel?

A selection of lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

Is it the case that all Corby conveyancing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the UBS conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

What will a local search reveal concerning the property my wife and I purchasing in Corby?

Corby conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Searches UK The local search is essential in every Corby conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

What does commercial conveyancing in Corby cover?

Corby conveyancing for business premises covers a broad range of guidance, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

Is it best to use a Corby conveyancing lawyer based in the location that I am buying? An old friend can perform the conveyancing however his firm is located over three hundred kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a local Corby conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute documents, present your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Corby know how is a benefit. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and the majority were happy that must surpass using an unknown Corby conveyancing solicitor just because they are Corby based.

Last July I purchased a leasehold house in Corby. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Corby - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

How is the lease structured? Who are the managing agents?