Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Kent Reliance Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Hove?
The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
I need some fast conveyancing in Hove as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts inside 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Hove the following are instances of issues that can crop up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Hove 5 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?
Nowadays there are copies made of almost everything, and your solicitor should be aware precisely where to look for all the suitable documentation so you may purchase or sell your house without any difficulty. Where duplicates are not available, your lawyer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the property.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Hove before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hove. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My step-father has urged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Hove. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually used the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.
We have today had a bid accepted on our 1st home in Hove, and need to get solicitors lined up. We have used the different comparison tools and the results are from all over the the UK. Is it advisable to have a Hove conveyancing practitioner local to your prospective house? We are fine to do everything electronically, but I guess at some stage we may be required to attend the conveyancer's office to sign documents?
Generally there is no need to attend the office of your lawyer, they can send any relevant contracts to you, which you can sign and send back. Many buyers and sellers nevertheless opt to instruct a locally based solicitor, but it's by no means essential for conveyancing in Hove.