I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented flat in Taunton by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your tenancy until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and request that they cajole the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
We note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Taunton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Taunton.
I am helping my sister sell her house in Taunton. Does the conveyancing solicitor arrange an energy performance certificate or it is for the owner to coordinate?
Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy assessments was kept a compulsory part of moving property. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand prior to the property being advertised. It is not something that lawyers ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Taunton conveyancing lawyer they might be able to arrange energy performance certificates due to their contacts with reputable Taunton accredited person
Can I be sure that the Taunton conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Taunton obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
After shopping around on the internet I have found a Taunton lawyer having checked that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Nottingham will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nottingham will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Taunton surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
How does conveyancing in Taunton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Taunton come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because house builders in Taunton tend to 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Taunton or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Taunton ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Taunton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
We have just had a bid accepted on our 1st home in Taunton, and are now looking to get solicitors instructed. I have utilised the various rating tools and the quotes are from all over the the UK. Is it important to have a Taunton lawyer local to your prospective house? We are happy to do everything electronically, but I guess at some stage we may need to attend the solicitor's office to sign papers?
The solicitor does not have to be in Taunton, but choosing local means that you have the option to go in if needed, for instance, if a signature is needed urgently. Also, a Taunton solicitor have established relationships with local agents and (if the vendor has instructed a local property lawyer) with them, which should help smooth the process.