We are planning on selling our house in The Meadows and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in The Meadows. Having lived in The Meadows for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must check with 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 sickness)
How does conveyancing in The Meadows differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in The Meadows come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in The Meadows tend to buy the real estate, 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 The Meadows or who has acted in the same development.
Do I need to be suspicious by third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a local The Meadows conveyancing company?
As is the case with many service providers, often input from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are many parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may put forward conveyancers to select. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that the majority of banks operate an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the lender related work in your house move.
As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a house in Newport but live in The Meadows. My lawyer (approximately 300 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in The Meadows who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in The Meadows
Why can't I complete my conveyancing in The Meadows on a bank holiday?
Because on completion the funds will be transferred electronically between the banks of the buyer and seller's property lawyer and at present this can only take place on a business day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.