Can the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site perform conveyancing in Romford by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct 24hr exchanges. You should e-mail us to get a costs illustration and details as to dates.
I am buying a new build flat in Romford. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Romford you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Romford.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Romford
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Romford and Solicitor firms in Romford offering conveyancing We would stress that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Romford. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?
Given that you are now exchanged you now have to retain a conveyancing lawyer soon as you are facing a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the purchase. Every auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the conveyancing papers should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to a leasehold property. You should pass this on to the solicitor working for you as soon as possible. Do make sure that your finances are in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
Co-operative have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a house in Romford has been accepted, now what?
Your estate agent will wish to be advised as to your conveyancer's details (ensure that the conveyancers are on the bank’s panel). Call up Co-operative or your broker and finalise any outstanding paperwork. Co-operative will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or owners to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week to receive the mortgage offer. Co-operative will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Romford.
What does a local search tell me about the property I am buying in Romford?
Romford conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search plays a central role in many a Romford conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.
About to purchase a new build flat in Romford. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Romford
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Romford for my sale. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
One may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.