We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Walkington who is on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Walkington.

We were going to get a DIP from Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale recommend any Walkington solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

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

Co-operative have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a flat in Walkington has been accepted, what happens next?

The property agent will wish to be advised as to your property lawyer's details (make sure the solicitors are on the bank’s approved list). Contact Co-operative or your financial adviser and finish off any appropriate paperwork. Co-operative will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to arrange a slot for the valuation to occur. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Co-operative will issue the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Walkington.

At last I have had an offer on a maisonette in Walkington accepted, but there is a chain. The sellers have offered on somewhere, however it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other flats booked. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in Walkington. What do I do now? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Aldermore?

It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Walkington conveyancing search charges, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Regarding the subsequent steps this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. In a rising market the majority of buyers will apply for the mortgage with Aldermore and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their solicitor to press on with the conveyancing in Walkington.

Will our conveyancer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Walkington.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in Walkington. There are those who purchase a property in Walkington, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better understanding of the risks in Walkington. The standard property information forms sent to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the owner to find out if the premises has ever been flooded. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer may commence a claim for damages as a result of such an misleading answer. A buyer’s solicitors may also conduct an enviro report. This should higlight if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries will need to be conducted.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Walkington. I happened to stumble across a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Walkington being on the bank conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our mortgage company?

We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Walkington conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Walkington knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..