My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I hope that I'll be able to get friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Croydon?
It’s a good idea to look for two or three conveyancing quotes. Do use our search tool on this page. The quotes will be different but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.
I am planning to move home in April. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Croydon. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across this website.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from your property agent but this can only be done when the sellers lawyers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. After that you can inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Croydon or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Croydon.
Can I be sure that the Croydon conveyancing solicitor on the UBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Croydon seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
We were going to get a AIP from Lloyds this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Lloyds recommend any Croydon solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Croydon solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Lloyds through the process.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Croydon?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Croydon will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Croydon. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Croydon.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Croydon it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Croydon commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Croydon.
I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Croydon. I now require my papers however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Croydon of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Croydon ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with 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 Croydon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
We are 14 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in Croydon. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
They would need to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Croydon