My friend's brother is a solicitor. I suspect that I will be offered friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Chantry?
It’s a good idea to obtain two or three conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst quotes seem to be different but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
Can you recommend a Barclays allowed Chantry conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Am I best advised to go for a high street Chantry conveyancer or a national conveyancer?
We can recommend some very good Chantry conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Chantry. Go in to two or three law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your requirements together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Choose the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.
We're in Chantry, First timers buying with a mortgage (lender is Barclays , and our lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no solicitor should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
How does conveyancing in Chantry differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Chantry approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because developers in Chantry typically buy 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 have been recommended by a couple of local estate agents in Chantry to select a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to make any commission for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
Is it best to instruct a Chantry conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can perform the legal work however his firm is located over three hundred miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a local Chantry conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that should surpass using an unknown Chantry conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being local.