My friend's mother is a property lawyer. I am hopeful that I will receive preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Littlehampton?
It’s sensible to get two or three conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that prices will contrast greatly but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Littlehampton?
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Littlehampton or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of room for conflict between you and others involved in the home moving process. For example, the vendor, property agent and even potentially a mortgage company. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Littlehampton should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the process whose role it is to protect your best interests and to protect you.
Every so often a potential adversary will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. For example, the selling agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your conveyancer is slow. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is contrary to your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.
I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Littlehampton house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Littlehampton.
How does conveyancing in Littlehampton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Littlehampton come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Littlehampton tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Littlehampton or who has acted in the same development.
Given that I will soon part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a terraced house in Littlehampton I wish to talk to a conveyancer about mytransaction before giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Littlehampton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a matter reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Littlehampton should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.