What is the optimal method for finding a value for money conveyancing in Merton?
Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.
Second, use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Merton. Ring two or three from the list and ask them to forward you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will conduct the legal process prior tomaking your choice.
Third is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your individual expectations including location,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Resist the temptation to appoint £99 conveyancing in Merton
I am selling our house in Merton and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Merton. We have lived in Merton for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have recentlydiscovered that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Merton for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can make 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 Merton conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Merton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Merton contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because house builders in Merton typically purchase the real estate, 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 Merton or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Merton is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Merton are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Merton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Merton may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
Are the Merton conveyancing lawyers identified as being on the bank conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by the mortgage company?
Merton law firm practices and firms carrying out conveyancing in Merton themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the lender conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the mortgage company directly.