Why would one use a Stone conveyancing solicitors firm given that web based conveyancers are less overpriced?
Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Stone and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t become consumed with looking for the cheapest Stone conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone conversation and can never replicate a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. He or She will update you on progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the office you will know who you need to speak to and they will be sure you are in the know.
When does exchange of contracts take place for domestic conveyancing in Stone and am I required to attend the lawyers branch?
Where you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Stone you are invited in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the firms we work with offer a national conveyancing service and give just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not the important part. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the solicitor to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Stone)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Stone as I have a deadline to complete within 3 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Stone the following are instances of what can arise and adversely impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
How does conveyancing in Stone differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Stone approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Stone typically buy the land, 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 Stone or who has acted in the same development.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one close by in Stone I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Stone for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
My partner and I today become aware that one of the directors of the solicitors handling the purchase conveyancing in Stone is related to the owners that we are buying from. Is this acceptable?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. If you are requiring a mortgage then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for Yorkshire Building Society as of 28/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
* there is no conflict of interest and none arises during the transaction
* the firm is a partnership
* the conveyancer acting is not the borrower or a member of the borrower's immediate family