My fiance’s step-father is a property lawyer. I expect that I will receive mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Witham?
It’s prudent to obtain two or three conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that charges do vary but service levels do differ between solicitors as is true with most professions.
Having spent time looking at online forums for an online lawyer in Witham, many say that I should instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?
Witham Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have obtained certification by the law Society CQS was brought about to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to recognise practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Witham is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.
I need some fast conveyancing in Witham as I am under a deadline to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a home loan you are at liberty not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Witham the following are examples of what can appear and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
I used Wolstenholmes several years past for my conveyancing in Witham. Now, I need the documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Witham of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Witham is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Witham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Witham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Witham may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.