Is there a search tool that I can utilise to investigate if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Plymstock is on the bank’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Nationwide Building Society thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in another set of conveyancing fees.
You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Plymstock’ or your location and you will discover numerous conveyancers located in Plymstock or nearest you.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Plymstock and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Plymstock. We have lived in Plymstock for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Plymstock took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Plymstock differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Plymstock contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because developers in Plymstock usually 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 property lawyers 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 Plymstock or who has acted in the same development.
My uncle has urged me to use his conveyancers in Plymstock. Should I use them?
No doubt the ideal way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer that you are contemplating using.