How do I search for the right solicitor to supply a quality service for my conveyancing in Petts Wood?

Option 1 is to ask connections whom they would seek assistance from.

Option 2 is to look on the internet for conveyancing in Petts Wood. Ring a couple or more firms listed and ask them to forward you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee the legal process ahead ofmaking your decision.

Option 3 is to make use of this site to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your individual expectations including area of the property,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to opt for low cost conveyancing in Petts Wood

Please could you recommend a Bank of Ireland sanctioned Petts Wood conveyancing firm who can have us moved in within less than a month? Am I best advised to choose a high street Petts Wood practice or an online conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Petts Wood conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Petts Wood. Go in to two or three law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your requirements together with the reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Choose the one that you trust.

Is there a search tool that I can utilise to discover of the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Petts Wood is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Virgin Money thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in additional legal fees.

Feel free to make the most of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Please choose the lender and type ‘Petts Wood’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous solicitors based in Petts Wood or near you.

I just acquired a property at auction in Petts Wood. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Now that you are exchanged you must find a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of priority as you are faced with a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the property. All auction property should have a bespoke legal pack. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the legal pack should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork specific to a leasehold property. You must pass this on to the conveyancer working for you ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Is it the case that all Petts Wood solicitor practices on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the practice would be governed by the CLC.

Having read lots of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Petts Wood solicitor - who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Yorkshire BS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Yorkshire BS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your property lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Petts Wood postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Yorkshire BS, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Petts Wood.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Petts Wood in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend not grant a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via 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 Petts Wood. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Petts Wood to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.