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Ready to buy a new home in Northampton? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your Northampton conveyancing at risk of delay or failure.

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northampton

It may have been a long time coming a mortgage agreement from Santander for the remortgage of my 3 room apartment is coming within the next few days. Could you suggest a low cost conveyancing law firm in Northampton?

You have come to the wrong place to search for the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Northampton. We can offer you cost effective conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint organisations enticing you with low cost conveyancing in Northampton. The optimum result, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up being stung for additional fees and still not receive the service required.

Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Northampton so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

As opposed to ten years ago, most lenders no longer need their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to supply identification documents and there are still distinct benefits to instructing a local practitioner, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Northampton.

How does conveyancing in Northampton differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Northampton come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because developers in Northampton typically buy 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 Northampton or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Northampton ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to grant a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Northampton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Northampton. I've discover a site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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