When scouring moneysavingexpert.com for an online solicitor in West Sussex, most post that I should instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
West Sussex Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have achieved accreditation by the law Society CQS was established to promote high standards in the home legal process. CQS helps consumers to recognise practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. West Sussex is one of locations in England and Wales in which CQS are located. The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.
Just bought a detached house in West Sussex , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record the transfer to my name? My West Sussex conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my purchase is registered.
As far as conveyancing in West Sussex is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration takes place after the buyer is living at the property thus registration formalities is not always an essential issue yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in West Sussex differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in West Sussex contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in West Sussex tend to purchase the site, 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 property lawyers 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 West Sussex or who has acted in the same development.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in West Sussex for my sale. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
You may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training reasons.
Been looking for a conveyancing practitioner for freehold sale conveyancing in West Sussex. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to discharge, no hurry, no onward chain. Got a quote from a solicitor for £1000 including VAT which is a little high given that its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in West Sussex?
Considering it’s a sale only, £425 + VAT would be about the lowest for a West Sussex solicitor firm.