We instructed a local firm for our conveyancing in Merton Park recently. Looking through the Terms and Conditions I noteI am liable for costs even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or appoint an on-line conveyancing company who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Merton Park?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be higher to cover those conveyances that abort. You should be mindful that such promotions tend not to cover outlay for example Merton Park conveyancing search charges.
Can the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site execute attended exchange conveyancing in Merton Park?
There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct attended exchanges. Please call us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
My uncle advised me that in purchasing a property in Merton Park there may be various restrictions preventing external changes to a property. Is this right?
There are anumerous of properties in Merton Park which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Merton Park should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We are purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Merton Park. We would like to an extension at the rear at the house.Will legal investigations on the property involve checks to determine if these alterations are permitted?
Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Merton Park will on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain works or necessitated the permission of another owner. Many additions need local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
I am being told by my lawyer that lack of building regulations insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Merton Park?
The right level of lack of building regulations indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Barclays and The Mortgage Works. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.
How does conveyancing in Merton Park differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Merton Park come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because new home sellers in Merton Park usually acquire 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 Merton Park or who has acted in the same development.
Hoping to buy a property located in Merton Park and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Merton Park. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Merton Park area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Merton Park. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
Me and my partner are first time buyers just having agreed a price on a property in Merton Park, and are now looking to get solicitors appointed. I have utilised the numerous comparison based websites and the fee estimates are from all across the country. Is it advisable to have a Merton Park conveyancer local to your potential new home? I am happy to do everything over the internet, but I assume at some stage we may be required to attend the conveyancing practitioner's office to sign contracts?
On the whole there is no requirement to physically visit the office of your lawyer, they can post any relevant papers to you, which you can sign and send back. Many buyers and sellers nevertheless opt to instruct a locally based solicitor, but it's by no means a prerequisite for conveyancing in Merton Park.