We are purchasing our first house. Our conveyancer has contact usto check if we would like to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's necessary for conveyancing in Westerham
The range of Westerham conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately appreciate what information the searches could give you. Then you can make a decision if you personally think you need that search. Should you be unclear, ask the lawyer to explain.
We are purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Westerham who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Westerham.
We are downsizing from our home in Westerham and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Westerham. We have lived in Westerham for many years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You should check with 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 ailment)
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Westerham is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Westerham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Westerham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Westerham may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
Should I choose a Westerham conveyancing solicitor based in the area that I am purchasing? An old friend can conduct the legal formalities however his firm is located a couple of hundredmiles drive away.
The benefit of a local Westerham conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Westerham know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and on the whole were impressed that should surpass using an unfamiliar Westerham conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being Westerham based.
I have today placed an offer on a leasehold flat in Westerham and the estate agent that we are dealing with recommended his conveyancer. He quoted £800 including VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound reasonable?
Don't just go on one quote. One should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Westerham. Then pick one that you are comfortable with and crucially, is on the approved panel of the lender that you have applied for a mortgage from.