There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Felixstowe but how do I know who I should use?

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest Felixstowe conveyancing quote. 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My wife and I purchasing a detached bungalow in Felixstowe. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to determine if these alterations are prohibited?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Felixstowe can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of works or require the permission of another owner. Certain works require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

When it comes to lenders such as Virgin Money, do Felixstowe conveyancing practitioners have to pay a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for stalling in Felixstowe house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Felixstowe.

Hoping to buy a property located in Felixstowe and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Felixstowe. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Felixstowe area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Felixstowe. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Felixstowe for my house move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training requirements.

I am buying a maisonette mortgage free. I have provided solicitor with two distinct evidence of photographic ID, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer acknowledging that the money is legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake DVD.

For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your Felixstowe conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.