My friend's mother is a property lawyer. I hope that I can be offered preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Dorset?
It’s a good idea to seek 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst prices may contrast greatly but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend perform attended exchange conveyancing in Dorset?
There are a few conveyancing experts who can conduct one day exchanges. You should contact us to receive a costs illustration and details as to dates.
Can I be sure that the Dorset conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Dorset seeking recommendations is a good 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 advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
I recently had an offer accepted on an apartment in Dorset. My mortgage broker suggested a property lawyer. I paid an advanced payment of £150. Not long after, the conveyancing practitioner contacted me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Nationwide panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
About to purchase flat in Dorset. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Dorset solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the number one reason for stalling in Dorset house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Dorset.
The deeds to my property are lost. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Dorset 4 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
You no longer need to have the physical original deeds to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
I am purchasing a new build house in Dorset with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my lawyer about this deal as it will affect my mortgage with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.