Are you able to recommend a Nationwide Building Society sanctioned Erith conveyancing solicitor that can complete within less than a month? Would it be better to use a high street Erith practice or a web based firm?
We can recommend some very good Erith conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Erith. Approach two or three law practices and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your expectations together with the reasons and get a commitment on speed. Appoint the one that appears most efficient.
It is is a decade since I purchased my house in Erith. Conveyancing lawyers have now been appointed on the sale but I can't locate the deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
Don’t worry too much. First there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the conveyancers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Erith involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.
It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Erith concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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.
How does conveyancing in Erith differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Erith contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Erith tend to acquire 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 Erith or who has acted in the same development.
In searching the web for the words cheap conveyancing in Erith it reveals numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for me?
The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Erith or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Erith vary, so it's advisable to secure at least three fee calculations from different solicitors. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.