My friend's uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Woolwich?
It’s sensible to obtain 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Make use of our search tool on this site. The prices seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.
We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich who is on the TSB approved panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Woolwich.
We are selling our house in Woolwich and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich. We have lived in Woolwich for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? 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 illness)
It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Woolwich took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Woolwich differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Woolwich contact 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 Woolwich usually acquire 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 Woolwich or who has acted in the same development.
Can I find out who owns a property in Woolwich?
Provided the property is recorded at HMLR, and you have requisite specifics of the location of the property, you should be able to see results from the HMLR of the registered proprietor for a a minimal charge.