Having been recommended your service we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Grangetown found by you but have come across alternative estimates via the web look less expensive – why is this?
You can find plenty of conveyancers advertising what appear to be very low prices. You should think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to take 'cheap' risks in relation to the standard of the legal work. Many of them highlight a budget fee to entice you but bury extra costs in the small print..
My partner and I have just bought a house in Grangetown. We have noticed several problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Grangetown?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Grangetown. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a document known as a SPIF. answers ends up being incorrect, then you may have a claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Grangetown.
As a novice what is the most important number one tip you can give me regarding purchase conveyancing in Grangetown?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Grangetown or throughout Cardiff is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the transaction. For instance, the seller, estate agent and even potentially the mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Grangetown is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the process whose interest is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.
We are witnessing a worrying emergence of a "blame" culture- someone must be at fault for the process taking so long. We recommend that you should always trust your lawyer ahead of all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
The deeds to our home can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Grangetown 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?
Assuming you have a registered title the information relating to your proprietorship will be held by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and order up to date copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for £20 inclusive of VAT.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Grangetown. I have discover a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?