I opted for a Ingatestone based firm for my conveyancing in Ingatestone today. Going through the official terms of business I seewe are responsible for costs even if the sale doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to appoint an internet conveyancing company advertising no completion no cost conveyancing in Ingatestone?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to cover the conveyances that do not proceed. You should be mindful that such arrangements tend not to protect you from disbursements such your Ingatestone conveyancing search costs.
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Ingatestone. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?
You should call the conveyancer and enquire whether they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should call Norwich and Peterborough Building Society who may be able to assist.
I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Ingatestone for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Ingatestone conveyancing specialists.
Do I need to be wary that brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Ingatestone conveyancing practice?
As with lots of professional services, often input from family and friends can be very helpful. But there are many parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all suggest solicitors to instruct. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that most banks specify a panel list of law firms you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.
My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, but the estate agent informed us that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint their chosen conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Ingatestone
It is highly unlikely the sellers are driving this. Should the owner want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Contact the vendors directly and make the point that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Ingatestone conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will provide their estate agent a commission or hit his conveyancing targets demanded by senior management.
My wife and I have appointed a Ingatestone conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have noticed in the Ts and Cs that they are not governed by the Financial Conduct Authority. Should I be worried or is that usually the case with lawyer?
We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. They should be governed by the SRA, who dictate specific obligations in place on funds held in their bank.