As someone with no idea as to conveyancing in Wide Open what is your top tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Wide Open

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Wide Open and elsewhere in Tyne And Wear is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, selling agent and on occasion a bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Wide Open an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the legal process whose role it is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do something that is against your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Wide Open?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Wide Open and Solicitor practices in Wide Open who can help with your conveyancing It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. They may both also conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We previously chose conveyancing lawyers with offices in Wide Open on the Virgin Money solicitor panel. They are now charging me a separate amount for dealing with the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?

As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer can charge a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Virgin Money but by your Wide Open property lawyer. Some firms on the Virgin Money panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

It is not clear whether my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Wide Open building society branch on numerous occasions and was advised it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Wide Open conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Provided that the conveyancer is on the lender panel, she or he must adhere to the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook provisions for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Wide Open ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Wide Open. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Wide Open especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Wide Open.

What makes your site different to other web based conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Wide Open?

At this site obtain an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues of your conveyancing in Wide Open. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate kick-back arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Wide Open

We're novice buyers - agreed a price, but the selling agent informed us that the owners will only go ahead if we instruct their preferred conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family solicitor used to conveyancing in Wide Open

It is unlikely the owners are driving this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious purchaser is counter productive. Try to communicate with the owners directly and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to instruct your preferred Wide Open conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will earn their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by HQ.