We chose a Victoria Docks based firm for our conveyancing in Victoria Docks yesterday. Going through the fine print it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for charges even if our purchase aborts. Would I be best advised to appoint a web based conveyancing brokerage promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Victoria Docks?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to cover the cases that fail to complete. Also remember that these offerings tend not to protect you from outlay e.g. Victoria Docks conveyancing search fees.
Completed the sale of my flat in Victoria Docks last July yet the purchaser is calling daily to moan that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?
Post completion of your disposal your lawyer is obliged to forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Where appropriate, your solicitor must also evidence that the mortgage has been paid off to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion procedures unique to conveyancing in Victoria Docks.
I am planning on selling our home in Victoria Docks and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Victoria Docks conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Victoria Docks. Having lived in Victoria Docks for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. 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 sickness)
Have purchased a a terraced house in Victoria Docks , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My Victoria Docks conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my purchase is registered.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Victoria Docks registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration occurs once the purchaser is living at the property so 'speed' is not usually primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How do I use the search tool to find a conveyancing practitioner in Victoria Docks on the approved list for my mortgage?
First choose a bank such as Halifax, Bank of Scotland or Barclays Direct then choose your location for example Victoria Docks. Conveyancing practices in Victoria Docks and across England and Wales should be shown.
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Victoria Docks being more expensive?
Conveyancing in Victoria Docks for recently converted or new build homes often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as additional investigations and contractual considerations.