We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Eastbourne recommended using your search tool but stumbled across alternative fee calculations on the internet seem less pricey – why is this?
There are hundreds of solicitors advertising at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We suggest that you think long and hard about how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the quality of the conveyancing. Some hide extras well inside the terms and conditions. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Eastbourne will notbehave this way.
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Eastbourne what would it be?
Do not opt for the lowest Eastbourne conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
We previously selected solicitors based in Eastbourne on the HSBC solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me an additional sum for dealing with the HSBC mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by HSBC?
Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancer may levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by HSBC but by your Eastbourne conveyancing practitioner. Some firms on the HSBC panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.
My partner and I have arranged a further advance on our home loan from Principality as we intend to carry out a loft conversion to our property in Eastbourne. Are we obliged to select a nearby Eastbourne solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
Principality don't usually appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Principality list.
Should my solicitor be asking questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Eastbourne.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in Eastbourne. Some people will purchase a property in Eastbourne, completely expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Eastbourne. The standard completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard question of the vendor to determine whether the property has suffered from flooding. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the owner, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim resulting from an inaccurate reply. A buyer’s solicitors may also commission an environmental report. This should disclose if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be made.
I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Eastbourne for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Eastbourne conveyancing specialists.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Eastbourne is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Eastbourne are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Eastbourne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Eastbourne may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
Can I discover who owns a house in Eastbourne?
Provided the premises is recorded at the Land Registry, and you have enough details of the address of the premises, you will be able to view details from the the Land Registry of the registered proprietor for a a minimal charge.