We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in West Hill found on your site but have come across some other fee calculations via the web look cheaper – why is this?
One can find a variety of solicitors marketing what appear to be very low prices. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to want to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the legal work. Many of them list a bargain fee to tempt you but conceal extra costs in the fine print..
My wife and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Santander as we want to conduct alterations to our house in West Hill. Do we need to appoint a local West Hill solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Santander don't usually require a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Santander conveyancing panel.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in West Hill. I have a mortgage agreed with Nationwide. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
Having read lots of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local West Hill solicitor - who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Virgin Money will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Virgin Money will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your West Hill postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Virgin Money, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in West Hill.
I was recommended by a few property agents in West Hill to locate a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your site ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to make any commission for sending work in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a property in Cardiff but I am based in West Hill. My solicitor (approximately 260 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in West Hill to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are West Hill based
I am seeking to acquire a repossessed flat in West Hill and the vendor demand completion inside 28 days. Can a lawyer meet that timeframe? Am I best advised to instruct a high street West Hill firm or an online organisation that professes to complete quickly?
Attend your West Hill high street. Go in to 3 firms and request to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Set out your requirements and get assurances on deadlines. Select the firm that appears most trustworthy. Be sure to use a conveyancer on the panel of conveyancing practitioners approved by your lender.