Is there a reason to appoint a Bitterne conveyancing firm when online alternatives are more affordable?
To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in Bitterne and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t waste your energy getting the cheapest Bitterne conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a stressful house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist lawyer. An e-mail can never replace a phone conversation and can never replicate a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of continuity that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will update you on any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the firm you will know who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
We were just about to exchange contracts for a leasehold flat in Bitterne. We encountered a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with Nationwide Building Society runs out on 5/2/2026 but the sellers are insisting on a completion date of 9/2/2026. Can one prolong the loan expiry date?
The best person to deal with your question is your lawyer who will calculate if he or she is should be discussing with the mortgage company, vendor’s solicitors, estate agents or indeed all parties given the history of your transaction as of today.
This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as a 1st time purchaser of a two bedroom flat in Bitterne. Do I receive the keys to the premises on completion from my conveyancer? If so, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Bitterne?
On the day of completion you do not need to attend the conveyancers office in Bitterne. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the completion advance to the seller's conveyancers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be invited to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Bitterne conveyancing solicitors were selected. How long does it take for Coventry BS to issue the offer to the lawyer?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Coventry BS completed the valuation? Have you advised Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I am expecting a OIP from Nationwide this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Nationwide recommend any Bitterne solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Bitterne solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Nationwide through the process.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Bitterne. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bitterne
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Bitterne ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not issue a loan on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bitterne. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Bitterne to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
My cousin has encouraged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in Bitterne. Do I follow his recommendation?
No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer that you are considering.