I opted for a high street firm for our conveyancing in Henllan last week. Upon checking the Terms I notewe are responsible for costs even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or instruct a web based firm promoting no completion no charge conveyancing in Henllan?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to counteract those transactions that abort. Please beware that these offerings generally do not protect you from expenditure such your Henllan conveyancing search costs.
Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Henllan?
If you are buying a property in Henllan your lawyer will ask you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is requested to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is as part of the sale price then this should be asked for immediately in advance of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is needed will be payable shortly before completion.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Henllan and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Henllan. Having lived in Henllan for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Henllan for my purchase. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
I today become aware that one of the directors of the solicitors acting on the purchase conveyancing in Henllan is an aunty of the seller. Is this allowed?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Yorkshire Building Society as of 27/9/2023, the requirements read as follows :
* there is no conflict of interest and none arises during the transaction
* the firm is a partnership
* the conveyancer acting is not the borrower or a member of the borrower's immediate family