I was recommended to a solicitor who has quoted £1700 for no move no fee conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond. I am looking to sell a Edwardian property for £225,000. This seems overpriced. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond?
The charges are a tad high. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to regret opting for an an unknown solicitor. Don't forget to ensure the solicitor can act for your bank. You can utilise our search tool to find a Heaton and Jesmond conveyancing practice on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Heaton and Jesmond.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to appoint their panel conveyancer as I would much rather instruct a Heaton and Jesmond based conveyancing firm?
Do check but the the probability is that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers where you accept the "fee-free" deal. Call the lender and check if they offer you a cash alternative. Some banks have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Heaton and Jesmond.
My wife and I are selling our home in Heaton and Jesmond and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Heaton and Jesmond. We have lived in Heaton and Jesmond for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond. Now, I need my files but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should 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 Heaton and Jesmond of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Heaton and Jesmond is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Heaton and Jesmond are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Heaton and Jesmond you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Heaton and Jesmond 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 premises.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Heaton and Jesmond. I I would like to check if they are listed on the lender's approved list of lawyers. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
You should contact the conveyancer to check if they are on the lender's approved list. Alternatively please call us and we can make some checks for you. If they are not on the conveyancing panel we we can help find a reputable conveyancing solicitor in Heaton and Jesmond on the panel for your mortgage company.