Why would I appoint a Nantwich conveyancing company given that national conveyancers are so much cheaper?

To take your time to find shop around for conveyancing costs in Nantwich and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t become consumed with looking for the cheapest Nantwich conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a stressful move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted lawyer. Emails can't take the place of a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the firm you will know who to ask for and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Nantwich?

Two types of professional can carry out conveyancing in Nantwich namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide conveyancing services that you need to complete the sale or acquisition of property. Both are obliged to conduct Nantwich conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that the requirements and procedures should be appropriately followed.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Nantwich. I have a mortgage offer with Bank of Ireland. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. 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 Bank of Ireland, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.

After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Nantwich. My financial adviser pressured me to appoint their conveyancing practitioner. I paid an advanced payment of £225. A couple of days later, the property lawyer contacted me to say that they were not on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Clydesdale panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

My relative suggested that if I am purchasing in Nantwich I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Nantwich conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out significant information about Nantwich around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Nantwich Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information about Nantwich.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Nantwich is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Nantwich are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Nantwich you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Nantwich may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

What is the reason for my solicitor requiring various items of ID before they can commence with my conveyancing in Nantwich?

Nantwich conveyancers are duty bound by the Law Society, SRA, HM Land Registry and current AML Regulations to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your mortgage offer. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and DOB.