Why would I appoint a Headley conveyancing firm when national alternatives are less overpriced?
Its a good idea to scrutinise conveyancing costs in Headley and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t waste your energy hunting for the lowest priced Headley conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. An e-mail can never replace a phone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will update you as to any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the firm you will know who to ask for and they will be sure you are kept fully informed.
Our conveyancer has discovered a defect with the lease for the property we are buying in Headley. The other side have suggested defective title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our property lawyer has advised that he must ensure that the mortgage company is willing to move forward with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?
The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the mortgage company can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your solicitor will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Headley. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may affect a commercial property in Headley?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Headley will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Headley. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Headley.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Headley it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Headley commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Headley.
How does conveyancing in Headley differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Headley approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because developers in Headley usually acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Headley or who has acted in the same development.
I need to assess quotes for conveyancing in Headley from three solicitor and decide on one. Do I tell them to hold tight until I have found somewhere to purchase.
We would recommend that you only ask your property lawyer to commence work and order searches once the offer has been agreed to on the property particularly as Headley conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.