I am refinancing my property in Burgess Hill, does my lawyer have to be on the Principality Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Principality conveyancing panel, but Principality would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
How does conveyancing in Burgess Hill differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Burgess Hill come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because house builders in Burgess Hill tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Burgess Hill or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Burgess Hill before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a loan on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Burgess Hill. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Burgess Hill especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Burgess Hill.
What does commercial conveyancing in Burgess Hill cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Burgess Hill covers a wide range of guidance, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
I am a fortnight into a residential purchase having been directed to a firm by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Burgess Hill. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would have to be very poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been issued? If so you will need to make them aware of the replacement solicitor and have the offer are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental expenses and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Burgess Hill
I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the bank conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the bank approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the mortgage company conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.