I was referred a lawyer who has quoted £1200 for no move no fee conveyancing in Drakes Cross. I’m looking to sell a modern house for £275,000. This appears over the top. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Drakes Cross?
The quote is slightly on the expensive side. If you are prepared to expend time comparing prices you could trim some of the cost by say a hundred pounds. That being said, you mightlive to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. Remember to enquire that the firm can also act for your bank. You can utilise our search tool to choose a Drakes Cross conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Drakes Cross.
Can conveyancing in Drakes Cross to be finalised inside 3 weeks?
In a situation where you are under time constraints for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will have local relationships and know-how. It is possible that they would have handled previoushomes in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Drakes Cross conveyancing firm. Second, make sure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that just under twenty per cent of Drakes Cross conveyancing deals are delayed or derailed after finding out that a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the buying process being held up by as much as 21 days. It is said that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Almost all Drakes Cross conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.
I require expedited conveyancing in Drakes Cross as I am under pressure to complete within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a mortgage you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Drakes Cross the following are instances of issues that can arise and therefore affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Drakes Cross?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Drakes Cross. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
My brother has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Drakes Cross. Should I choose my own conveyancer?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or family who have used the firm you're contemplating using.