Can the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site perform right to buy conveyancing in Strood?
We do have numerous conveyancing conveyancers carrying out right to buy transactions Do e-mail us in order to secure a conveyancing quote.
I am considering applying for a Co-operative mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Strood with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Co-operative ?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Co-operative conveyancing panel, but Co-operative would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
How does conveyancing in Strood differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Strood come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Strood tend to acquire the site, 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 property lawyers 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 Strood or who has acted in the same development.
Should I be suspicious about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm rather than a local Strood conveyancing company?
As with many service providers, often suggestions from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of people with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest lawyers to retain. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that many lenders operate an approved list of law firms you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your transaction.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Newport but reside in Strood. My solicitor (based 260 kilometers from merequires that I execute a stat dec before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Strood who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Strood
My partner and I have just had a bid accepted on our first house in Strood, and are now looking to get solicitors lined up. I have used the different rating tools and the fee estimates are from all across the the UK. Is it critical to have a Strood lawyer local to your prospective house? We are content to do everything electronically, but I am thinking at some stage we will need to attend the conveyancing practitioner's office to sign documents?
The lawyer does not need to be in Strood, but opting for local means that you can go in if you need to, for instance, if a signature is immediately necessary. Also, a Strood solicitor is likely to be familiar with local agents and (if the vendor has chosen a local conveyancing practitioner) with them, which should help keep things moving faster.