Why would one use a Chantry conveyancing firm given that online alternatives are easier on the wallet?
Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Chantry and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t be focused with sourcing the lowest priced Chantry conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a frustrating move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced solicitor. Emails can't take the place of a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on progress making sure that you are regularly updated. Should you need to call the office you will know who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Chantry what would it be?
Do not opt for the lowest Chantry conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
Is it the case that all Chantry solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Principality conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be governed by the CLC.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Principality are being pedantic. The Chantry solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Principality are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
My partner and I are planning on selling our house in Chantry and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chantry. We have lived in Chantry for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? 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 illness)
How does conveyancing in Chantry differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Chantry contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because builders in Chantry tend to acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Chantry or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Chantry is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Chantry are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chantry you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Chantry may determine 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 residence.
I was advised by a number of property agents in Chantry to locate a conveyancer on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t make any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.