What is the most effective way to search for the right solicitor to supply a quality service for my conveyancing in Petworth?
First ask connections who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.
Second, use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Petworth. Ring two or three from the list and invite them to email you their conveyancing estimate and have a conversation with the lawyer who will handle the legal process beforecommitting.
Option 3 is to make use of this site to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your individual factors including location,deadlines, complexity and who your intended lender is. Don't take the bait of low cost conveyancing in Petworth
Is there a search tool that I can use to investigate if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Petworth is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for National Westminster Bank thus spending £187.00 plus VAT in further legal costs.
Feel free to make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type ‘Petworth’ or your location and you will see a number of lawyer offices in Petworth or near you.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Petworth 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?
Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be retained by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to conduct a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and order up to date copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually retain a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for a small fee.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Petworth in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend not grant a loan on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Petworth. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Petworth especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Petworth.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Petworth. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I am considering using a web based conveyancer rather than a Petworth conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?
There are advantages of being able to attend a local Petworth conveyancing solicitor such as
- signing documents and and when necessary
- often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard conveyancing
- the ability to complain if matters need to addressed
When analysing quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Petworth high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online agents seem to offer low cost fees, yet have hidden 'extras' in the small print.