I am in a contract race with another buyer for a property in Stanwell. What can I do to speed up matters?
Where the seller is applying a tight deadline to complete it is highly recommended that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and intelligence. It is possible that they would have conducted otherhouses in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Stanwell conveyancing lawyer. Second, be sure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is understood that nearly one in five of Stanwell conveyancing transactions are held up or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the transaction being frustrated by as much as three weeks. It is claimed that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Many Stanwell conveyancing practices can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.
I have been told that property searches are a common cause of delay in Stanwell house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Stanwell.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Stanwell in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Stanwell. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Stanwell especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Stanwell.
Given that I will soon part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on 3 bedroom house in Stanwell I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thetransaction prior to appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we encourage - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor who will be conducting your conveyancing in Stanwell.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a matter reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Stanwell should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Stanwell. I have land on a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all the legals completed via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I'm purchasing a house in Stanwell. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't find my lawyer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Is this a big problem?
Not all staff in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.