I chose a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Pitsea recently. Reviewing the fine print I noteI am responsible for fees even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I go with them or choose a web based conveyancing company advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Pitsea?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to cover those conveyances that fail to complete. You should be mindful that such deals rarely cover disbursements such as Pitsea conveyancing search expenses.
My property lawyer in Pitsea has never been on on the HSBC Bank Solicitor Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my prefered solicitor even though they are excluded from the HSBC Bank panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?
The limited options available to you here include:
- Complete the purchase with your preferred Pitsea solicitors but HSBC Bank will need to instruct a lawyer on their list of acceptable firms. This will result in additional overall legal charges as well as result in frustration.
- Find a new lawyer to act in the conveyancing, remembering to check they are HSBC Bank approved.
- Persuade your HSBC Bank based solicitor to try to join the HSBC Bank panel
I have recentlydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Pitsea for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Pitsea conveyancing specialists.
Given that I will soon part with 450k on 3 bedroom house in Pitsea I wish to talk to a lawyer regarding thetransaction ahead of appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
This is something that we recommend - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Pitsea.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Pitsea should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Pitsea for my house move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.
Why am I unable to complete my conveyancing in Pitsea on a public holiday?
This is due to the fact that on completion the purchase price needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the buyer and seller's lawyer and currently this can only take place on a business day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.