How do I search for the right solicitor who will provide a quality service for our conveyancing in Brighton?
Option 1 is to ask relatives whom they would instruct.
Option 2 is to use a comparison service on the internet for conveyancing in Brighton. Telephone two or three listed and request that they send you their conveyancing quote and speak to the lawyer who will handle your legal process beforemaking your decision.
Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your own requirements including location,deadlines, complexity and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to opt for £99 conveyancing in Brighton
My wife and I are due to complete buying a house in Brighton but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate compensation from the seller in the sum of three thousand pounds taking the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract but Barclays will not agree to this. Why were they approached?
Your conveyancing practitioner being on a Barclays approved list is duty bound to disclose to Barclays of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to report the reduction to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Brighton.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Brighton? What am I being asked for?
You are right in the requirement set out by your solicitor has nothing to do with conveyancing in Brighton. Nowadays you can not complete any conveyancing deal without first handing over proof of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a utility bill. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of identification it needs to be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory without the other.
Evidence of the source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your lawyer will need to retain this information on file. Your Brighton conveyancing solicitor will need to see evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any funds from you into their client account and they will also ask additional questions regarding the origin of monies.
Do I need to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a residence in Brighton?
Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you may expect conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Brighton to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Brighton before retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Brighton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brighton especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Brighton.
We are 14 days into a residential purchase having been referred to a firm by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Brighton. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
A conveyancer would have to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you need to inform them of the new solicitor and have the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating charges and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Brighton