Why would I use a Manningtree conveyancing solicitors firm when online conveyancers are more affordable?
By all means make sure that you shop around for conveyancing costs in Manningtree and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Manningtree conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced conveyancer. Emails can't be as helpful as a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on headway making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. If you ever need to phone the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.
Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend carry out conveyancing in Manningtree by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct personalised exchanges. Do call us to obtain a costs illustration and details as to dates.
My grandmother passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Manningtree. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £5k. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Lloyds, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Lloyds will require that you use a conveyancer on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Lloyds conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Lloyds mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
We are selling our property in Manningtree and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Manningtree. We have lived in Manningtree for many years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)
I was pointed in your direction by a number of estate agents in Manningtree to get a quote from a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to recommend your site rather than another?
We refuse to give any financial incentive for sending work in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - agreed a price, but the property agent told us that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint their preferred conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Manningtree
We suspect that the owner is not behind this requirement. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is counter productive. Contact the owners directly and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to use your preferred Manningtree conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a commission or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.