Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Fortis Green who completed the legal work two years ago asking for a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a home loan from Santander. I am now being quoted double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative conveyancer?
The charges appear a little high. If you you were to look around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were happy with the service the firm gave you couldlive to regret choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to check that the solicitor can act for Santander. You can make use of our search tool to find a Fortis Green conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Fortis Green.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Fortis Green
Two types of professional can do conveyancing in Fortis Green namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that you need to complete the sale or acquisition of property. Both are duty bound to conduct Fortis Green conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally administered and that the necessary steps should be suitably taken.
We are getting the release of further funds on our home loan from RBS as we want to conduct renovations to our home in Fortis Green. Are we obliged to select a local Fortis Green solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
RBS would not normally instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS list.
We expect to receive a AIP from Barclays this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Fortis Green solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Fortis Green solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.
My colleague recommended that where I am buying in Fortis Green I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is sometimes included in the estimate for your Fortis Green conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out important information about Fortis Green around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Fortis Green Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Fortis Green Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Fortis Green.
How does conveyancing in Fortis Green differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Fortis Green approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Fortis Green typically purchase 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Fortis Green or who has acted in the same development.
I was pointed in your direction by two or three local property agents in Fortis Green to find a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers ahead of another?
We don’t offer any financial incentive for directing people to this site. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.