When will exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Battlesbridge and am I required to be at the conveyancers branch?
Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge you are welcome to attend to sign documents. However, the lender approved solicitors we work with provide a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The executing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the conveyancer to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a long "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Battlesbridge and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Battlesbridge conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge. Having lived in Battlesbridge for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have todayfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Battlesbridge for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Battlesbridge conveyancing specialists.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Battlesbridge is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Battlesbridge are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge may decide 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 premises.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
You can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 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 call for training reasons.
We have selected a Battlesbridge conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (FTB’s) and have noticed in the terms and conditions that they are not governed by the Financial Conduct Authority. Am I right to be worried or is that the norm with conveyancer?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They should be governed by the SRA, who have stringent conditions in relation to monies sitting in their bank.