My best friend’s dad is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I can be offered mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Salcombe?
You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. Whilst fees seem to contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
Is it possible for conveyancing in Salcombe to be finalised within 28 days?
In a situation where you are under time constraints for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will have local relationships and know-how. It is possible that they could have conducted previoushomes in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Salcombe conveyancing firm. Second, make sure that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is claimed that nearly one in five of Salcombe conveyancing transactions are delayed or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal process being delayed by as much as 21 days. It is said that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home moves annually. Most Salcombe conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check as early as possible.
We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Salcombe?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Salcombe.
Will our lawyer be raising enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Salcombe.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Salcombe. Plenty of people will acquire a house in Salcombe, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Solicitors are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that can be carried out by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Salcombe. The conventional set of property information forms given to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a standard inquiry of the seller to determine whether the property has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred and is not disclosed by the vendor, then a buyer may issue a claim for damages resulting from an misleading answer. The purchaser’s lawyers should also carry out an environmental search. This will indicate if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be initiated.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Swansea but I am based in Salcombe. My solicitor (based 260 miles from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Salcombe who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Salcombe based
I have noted on a number of online forums that when choosing a conveyancing solicitors they need approved by your bank. I am first time buyer with but I have an AIP from HSBC and I already have a high street conveyancing solicitor in Salcombe in place. Can Virgin Money require an approved lawyer to be instructed? Does a directory of panel solicitors even exist for my conveyancing in Salcombe?
You should instruct a solicitor that is on the Virgin Money panel. The simplest thing to do is call your preferred Salcombe conveyancing lawyer to check if they are on the Virgin Money panel. If they are not on the panel you have a couple of options available to you here:
- Proceed with your chosen Salcombe lawyer but Virgin Money will need to retain a conveyancer from their approved panel. This will result in additional fees and potential interruption.
- Appoint a fresh solicitor to conduct the conveyancing, not forgetting to check that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
- Convince your lawyer to do everything within their powers to get listed on the Virgin Money panel of solicitors.