Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Southwark who acted for me two years ago asking for a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of similar values with a loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Better the devil I know or should I try and find an alternative property lawyer?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. Where you are happy to invest time scrutinising quotes you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, if you were satisfied with the assistance the firm gave you mightcome to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to check that the firm can also act for The Royal Bank of Scotland. You can employ our search tool to choose a Southwark conveyancing firm on the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Southwark.
We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Southwark who is on the TSB approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Southwark.
Having invested time researching mumsnet.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Southwark, most post that I must instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
Southwark Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have been granted accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was created to promote high standards in the home legal process. CQS helps buyers and sellers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Southwark is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.
We are intent on selling our property in Southwark and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Southwark. We have lived in Southwark for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one close by in Southwark I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Southwark suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?
If you need a mortgage that many years will be problematic. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.
Do I need to be wary that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Southwark conveyancing company?
As with many service providers, often input from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may recommend lawyers to choose. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to appoint your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that many banks operate an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the mortgage related work in your house move.