If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Haywards Heath what would it be?

It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Haywards Heath conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying 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 know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

How can we know in advance if a Haywards Heath conveyancing solicitor on the Skipton panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Haywards Heath getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Haywards Heath off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Principality. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel.

I require quick conveyancing in Haywards Heath as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a home loan you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Haywards Heath the following are examples of issues that can crop up and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Haywards Heath in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to grant a mortgage on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Haywards Heath. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Haywards Heath to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am looking to sell my house. My previous solicitors have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Haywards Heath if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Haywards Heath. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

My step-son is about to join the property ladder, the home loan was agreed last week in principle. After the offer was accepted on apartment we rang the bank to progress the mortgage application. We were shocked to discover that mortgage lenders do not accept all lawyer, they have to be on a list, is this correct?

Banks ordinarily restrict either the type or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. Typical examples of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to limit the number of firms they use to represent them. You should note that banks have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any Haywards Heath lawyer on their panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the rationalisation of conveyancing panels a few years ago and whilst there are differing views about the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of law firms only carry out one or two conveyances a year. Those supporting conveyancing panel cuts ask why law firms should have the right to be on a Lender panel when clearly, conveyancing is not their speciality. To put it another way; would you want a conveyancing solicitor to represent you if you were charged with a crime? Unlikely.