Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in St Brides Major who conducted the legals 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Godiva Mortgages Ltd. It looks as though am now being charged double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The estimate does seem a little on the high side. If you you were to look around you could reduce the fees marginally by perhaps £100 plus VAT. That being said, if you were content with the legal work the firm provided you mightcome to rue choosing an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to check that the firm can act for Godiva Mortgages Ltd. You can use our search tool to get a quote a St Brides Major conveyancing firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in St Brides Major.
The St Brides Major conveyancing firm handling our St Brides Major conveyancing has spotted an inconsistency when comparing the assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My solicitor has advised that he must check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my solicitor’s stance appropriate?
Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I am buying a garden flat in St Brides Major. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in St Brides Major you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in St Brides Major.
I am aiming to move house in July. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in St Brides Major. Conveyancing solicitor was found prior to coming across this site.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the keys from the estate agent however this should only take place after the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be passed over. You will need to inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in St Brides Major or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in St Brides Major.
is it true that all St Brides Major solicitor practices on the Santander conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Santander conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. The majority of lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be governed by the CLC.
How can we tell if a St Brides Major conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in St Brides Major getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need this when acquiring a property in St Brides Major? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in St Brides Major?
Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors delivering conveyancing in St Brides Major to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.