Finally, a loan agreement from NatWest for the refinancing of my 3 bedroom maisonette is expected within the next few days. Can you propose a low cost conveyancing practitioner in Dover?
This site is not designed to help those in their quest for cut-price fees for conveyancing solicitors in Dover. We can offer you affordable conveyancing but our intention is not to advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing companies seducing you with £100 conveyancing in Dover. At best, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst you will end up spending a lot in extras and still not receive the service required.
Last March we completed a house move in Dover. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Dover?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Dover. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Dover.
It is 10 years ago since I acquired my house in Dover. Conveyancing solicitors have now been retained on the sale but I can't locate the deeds. Will this cause complications?
Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the lawyers who handled your purchase. Secondly in all probability the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Dover relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
I have a decision in principle. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel solicitor as I would much rather appoint a Dover based conveyancing firm?
Do check but the the probability is that allocate you one of their panel lawyers if you want the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the lender to explore if they allow a cash alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Dover.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Dover. I now require my file however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call 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 Dover of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
My uncle has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Dover. Do I take his advice?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Dover conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.