It is is a decade since I bought my property in Dartford. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find the title documents. Will this cause complications?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be retained by the lender or they may be in the possession of the conveyancers who handled your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Dartford relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.
I am planning on selling our house in Dartford and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Dartford conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Dartford. We have lived in Dartford for six years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to check with 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
How does conveyancing in Dartford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Dartford contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Dartford typically purchase the site, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Dartford or who has acted in the same development.
I am a sole trader looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Dartford for under £1,200?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Dartford, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.
In surfing the web for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Dartford it reveals many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for me?
The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Dartford or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Dartford differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.
I have noted on various online forums that when choosing a conveyancing firm they must be approved by your lender. This is my first house move but I have an offer in principle with Santander and I already have a local conveyancing solicitor in Dartford on standby. Can Nat West Bank need an approved conveyancer to be used? If so, where can I find that list so I can appoint a conveyancing lawyer in Dartford?
You need to choose a solicitor that is on the Nat West Bank panel. Just call your preferred Dartford conveyancing lawyer to check if they are on the Nat West Bank panel. If they are not approved you have a number of choices available to you here:
- Complete the purchase with your chosen Dartford conveyancer but Nat West Bank will no doubt retain a conveyancer on their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional fees and likely delay.
- Get a fresh property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, ensuring that they are on the Nat West Bank conveyancing panel.
- Appeal to your conveyancer to seek to join the bank panel.