My previous conveyancer has given a fee estimate £1150 for no move no fee conveyancing in Sturminster Newton. I’m looking to sell a Victorian property for £175,000. Is this over the top? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Sturminster Newton?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. Where you are willing to spend time scrutinising charges you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldlive to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. Remember to ensure that the firm can act for your mortgage company. Do utilise our comparison tool to locate a Sturminster Newton conveyancing company on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Sturminster Newton.

My partner and I are acquiring our first house. Our lawyer has contact usto see if we would like to purchase additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in Sturminster Newton

The type of Sturminster Newton conveyancing searches depends primarily on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could supply. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Should you be unclear, ask your lawyer to advise.

I am due to move house in March. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Sturminster Newton. Conveyancing firm was chosen prior to coming across your page.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the keys from the property agent however this can only occur when the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. Subsequently you should advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Sturminster Newton or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Sturminster Newton.

We are buying a terrace house in Sturminster Newton. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will legal due diligence on the property include enquiries to see if these alterations are prohibited?

Your conveyancer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Sturminster Newton can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of alterations or need the permission of another owner. Some extensions need local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am expecting a AIP from Virgin Money this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Virgin Money recommend any Sturminster Newton solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Sturminster Newton solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Virgin Money through the process.

I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Sturminster Newton for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sturminster Newton conveyancing specialists.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Sturminster Newton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Sturminster Newton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Sturminster Newton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Sturminster Newton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found