We went with a Godstone based lawyer for my conveyancing in Godstone today. Going through the Ts and Cs I seewe are on the hook for costs even if the dealdoes not proceed. Should I ditch them and use a web based conveyancing brokerage advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Godstone?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to neutralise the transactions that abort. Also remember that these arrangements generally do not cover expenses for instance Godstone conveyancing search expenses.
We are a couple about to sign contracts for a freehold house in Godstone. We have hit a snag. The mortgage offer with Halifax runs out on 23/9/2026 but the vendors are insisting on a completion date of 25/9/2026. Can one prolong the loan offer?
The best person to deal with your question is your solicitors who will hopefully assess whether they corresponding with the mortgage company, seller’s conveyancers, estate agents or possibly all parties given the circumstances your conveyancing as of today.
We're in Godstone, First timers buying with a mortgage (lender is RBS , and our solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I am planning to move house in September. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Godstone. Conveyancing firm was found before I stumbled across this page.
On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from the estate agent but this can only take place after the vendors lawyers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you can inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Godstone or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Godstone.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Godstone. I have a mortgage offer with Nottingham. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.
About to purchase apartment in Godstone. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS 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 Godstone conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
How does conveyancing in Godstone differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Godstone approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Godstone typically acquire the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Godstone or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Godstone is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Godstone are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Godstone 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 Godstone 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.