My wife and I are purchasing a flat in Knowle. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we will need to deposit funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as FTB of a garden flat in Knowle. Do I receive the keys to the premises on the completion date from my conveyancer? If so, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Knowle?
There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the purchase money to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be able to receive the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.
Can I be sure that the Knowle conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Knowle getting 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
I have recentlyfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Knowle for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Knowle conveyancing specialists.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Knowle prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may not issue a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Knowle. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Knowle to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but live in Knowle. My lawyer (who is 250 miles awayhas requested that I execute a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Knowle to witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Knowle
How and when do I incur stamp duty due for my Knowle house purchase?
The lawyer will complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you as part of your Knowle conveyancing transaction for you to sign. After completion your solicitor will submit your Land Transaction application to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the money - pay any tax bill liability for you.