We see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Johnstown?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Johnstown.
How does conveyancing in Johnstown differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Johnstown come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because developers in Johnstown usually buy 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 Johnstown or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Johnstown ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Johnstown. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
What does commercial conveyancing in Johnstown cover?
Johnstown conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of guidance, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
Should I go with a Johnstown conveyancing solicitor based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal formalities however they are based 200miles away.
The primary upside of using a local Johnstown conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, deliver your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust used your friend and on the whole were impressed that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Johnstown conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being Johnstown based.
Can I determine who is the owner of a house in Johnstown?
As long as the property is registered with the Land Registry, and you have sufficient details of the address of the premises, you should be able to see results from the HM Land Registry of the recorded owner for a fee.