We are looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Greenfield who is on the Co-operative solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Greenfield.

How does conveyancing in Greenfield differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Greenfield approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Greenfield usually purchase the land, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Greenfield or who has acted in the same development.

Is it possible to swap solicitor as I need to select a firm on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Greenfield five minutes from me but he is not approved by Bank of Scotland

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Greenfield on the Bank of Scotland panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Greenfield. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare fees for conveyancing solicitors in Greenfield and throughout England and Wales.

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Greenfield it reveals numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?

The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Greenfield or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Greenfield vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of solicitors. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Last March I purchased a leasehold property in Greenfield. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Greenfield Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before buying

This question is important as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to know about it The best form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees benefit from control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is often retained if the building is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.