Having been referred to your organisation we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Folkestone found on your site but stumbled across some other fee calculations on the internet seem cheaper – why is this?
There are many firms of conveyancing outfits offering at first sight what seems to be extremely cheap conveyancing in Folkestone. We would encourage you to think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks concerning the quality of the legal work. Some hide additional charges deep into the terms and conditions. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Folkestone will notdo this.
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Folkestone. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?
Given that you have now for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you must retain a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you are facing a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the transaction. Every auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal set of papers. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the auction papers may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to the lawyer working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete on the date specified in the contract.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Folkestone. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Principality have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Principality your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The CML Handbook includes minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Principality where a lease fails to meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Folkestone.
My partner and I are at the point of viewing houses in Folkestone and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it advisable to have a conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a mortgage with Nationwide.
It would be prudent to commence your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the EA. As you are taking out a mortgage with Nationwide, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Folkestone and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Folkestone conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Folkestone. We have lived in Folkestone for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Folkestone is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Folkestone are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Folkestone you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone may determine 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.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but live in Folkestone. My lawyer (based 200 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Folkestone who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Folkestone based
I am thinking of using a web based conveyancer as opposed to a Folkestone conveyancing practice. Any advice?
Advantages do exist in being able to attend a local Folkestone conveyancing solicitor for example
- signing papers and and when necessary
- getting face-to-face explanations of things you don't understand
- the ability to complain if matters go pear-shaped
When comparing estimates, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Folkestone high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online companies appear to offer low cost fees, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.