I was referred a conveyancer who has given a fee calculation of £995 for freehold conveyancing in Kettering. I am selling a Georgian property for £275,000. This seems expensive. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Kettering?
The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. Where you are content to invest time scrutinising charges you may be able to trim some of the cost by perhaps £125. On the other hand, you couldlive to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to check that the firm can represent your bank. Do use our comparison tool to get a quote a Kettering conveyancing practice on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Kettering.
We are looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering who is on the Nottingham solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nottingham . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Kettering.
We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering for our house move. Our broker has since notified us that our bank Birmingham Midshires won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?
Banks on the whole restrict either the type or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their member panel. A common example of such criteria being that a law practice must have two or more partners. As well as restricting the profile of firm, some have decided to limit the amount of firms they allow to act for them. Be aware that Birmingham Midshires have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Birmingham Midshires Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the rationalisation of conveyancing panels since 2008 even though there are mixed opinions regarding the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of law firms, including some in or near Kettering only execute a couple conveyances per annum.
I require fast conveyancing in Kettering as I am under a deadline to complete within 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Kettering the following are examples of issues that can show up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
How does conveyancing in Kettering differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Kettering come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because builders in Kettering tend to purchase 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 property lawyers 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 Kettering or who has acted in the same development.
Should I appoint a Kettering conveyancing practitioner based in the area that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can handle the conveyancing but they are based approximately 350kilometers drive away.
The benefit of a high street Kettering conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, deliver your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust used your friend and they were content that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Kettering conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.