I am assisting my niece sell her property in Hurst. Will the conveyancing solicitor order an energy performance certificate or do I organise this?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s remained a required part of moving property. An energy assessment must be to hand before the property is advertised. It is not a task that law firms normally arrange. Where you are using a Hurst conveyancing solicitor they might be willing to arrange energy performance certificates given their relationships with reputable Hurst accredited person

We had chosen conveyancing lawyers based in Hurst on the Nationwide solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental sum for dealing with the Nationwide mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Nationwide?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your lawyer can charge a fee for this. The charge is not set by Nationwide but by your Hurst conveyancer. Numerous firms on the Nationwide panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

How can we tell if a Hurst conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Hurst obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. 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 suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.

I need some quick conveyancing in Hurst as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you are at free not to have searches carried out although no law firm would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Hurst the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I have justdiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Hurst for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Hurst conveyancing specialists.

Am I better off to go with a Hurst conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal work but her office is over three hundred kilometers away.

The primary upside of using a high street Hurst conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign documents, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Hurst know how is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and in the main were impressed that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Hurst conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.

Are you able to clarify the nature of conveyancing handled by Hurst conveyancing organisations?

By and large Hurst conveyancing companies will carry out a number of services to residential and agricultural land owners, sellers, first time buyers, freeholders and tenants assistingwith some of the following:

House sale conveyancing in Hurst and elsewhere in the country Property purchase conveyancing in Hurst and nationwide Buying and selling of garden land Drafting in respect of rights of drainage, services, and access (Easements) Shariah Compliant Islamic Conveyancing Transfers of Equity Conveyancing in Hurst and throughout England and Wales