Why would one use a Halifax conveyancing company when internet based conveyancers are so much cheaper?
By all means make sure that you get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Halifax and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Halifax conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and can never replicate a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of continuity that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to call the office you will know who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.
Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site handle conveyancing in Halifax by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Please e-mail us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
I am in the process of refinancing my house in Halifax, does my lawyer need to be on the Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the conveyancing panel, but would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Halifax. Now, I need my documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Halifax of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Halifax prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to give a loan on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Halifax. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Halifax to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.