Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Riddlesdown who completed the legal work 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. I am now being charged twice the amount. Should I look for an alternative property lawyer?
The costs illustration is fractionally on the high side. If you are content to spend time contrasting quotes you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were pleased with the assistance the firm offered you mightlive to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to enquire the solicitor can also act for HSBC Bank. Do use our search tool to locate a Riddlesdown conveyancing firm on the HSBC Bank approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown.
Me and my fiancee are purchasing our first house. Our conveyancer has texted usto see if we want to order additional conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Riddlesdown
The type of Riddlesdown conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general attitude to risk. What matters is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could supply. Then you can decide if you consider that you need that search. Should you be uncertain, ask the solicitor to advise.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Riddlesdown last March yet the purchaser is calling every few hours to moan that their solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?
Following your sale your conveyancer should deliver the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where relevant, your conveyancer must also evidence that the home loan has been repaid to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Riddlesdown.
How does conveyancing in Riddlesdown differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Riddlesdown approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because builders in Riddlesdown 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 conveyancers 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 Riddlesdown or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Riddlesdown is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Riddlesdown are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Riddlesdown you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown may ascertain 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.
My father has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Riddlesdown. Do I take his advice?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Riddlesdown conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have used the firm you're are thinking of instructing.