My best friend’s dad is a conveyancer. I expect that I will receive preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Cornwall?
It’s wise to obtain multiple conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that amounts seem to be different but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I am purchasing a house without a mortgage in Cornwall. I have been living for the last twelve years in Cornwall. Conveyancing searches are exorbitant. Given that I have knowledge of the road and vicinity intimately must I have all the conveyancing searches?
In the absence of a home loan, then the vast majority of the Cornwall conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your lawyer will 'advise', no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches done, but he is duty bound to do this. Do consider; if you are likely to sell the house in the future, it could be of importance to your prospective buyer what the searches disclose. Sometimes premises with apparent issues can still throw up negative search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Cornwall should be able to give you some helpful advice in this regard.
I am considering applying for a Bank of Ireland mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Cornwall with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Bank of Ireland will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Cornwall in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Cornwall. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Cornwall especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Cornwall.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Cornwall for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training purposes.
How much experience do your Cornwall conveyancing solicitors have with Help To Buy, Shared Equity and similar schemes?
Cornwall conveyancing lawyers help thousands of buyers move home every year and supported plenty of clients through the Help To Buy scheme. The chances are that whatever makes your case unique Cornwall conveyancers have worked on recent similar matters.