Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Southend who completed the legal work 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold premises and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a loan from Santander. It looks as though am now being charged double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative property lawyer?
The quote is slightly on the steep side. Where you are willing to spend time comparing charges you may be able to trim some of the cost by perhaps £125. That being said, providing that you were happy with the assistance the firm offered you couldlive to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. If is important to be sure that the firm can represent Santander. You can utilise our search tool to locate a Southend conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Southend.
Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to to identify practices on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Southend?
We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.
What does a local search tell me regarding the house we're buying in Southend?
Southend conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Searches UK The local search is essential in every Southend conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. 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 13 topic headings.
How does conveyancing in Southend differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Southend contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Southend usually acquire 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Southend or who has acted in the same development.
How simple is it to use your search tool to select a conveyancing lawyer in Southend on the panel for my bank?
First pick a lender such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Aldermore then specify your location for instance Southend. Conveyancing organisations in Southend and across England and Wales should be listed.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Southend for my sale. Can I check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
One can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 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 regulator may monitor call for training requirements.