I opted for a local firm for our conveyancing in Wootton Bridge recently. Reviewing the Terms it is apparent thatwe are on the hook for fees even if the movefalls through. Should I go with them or use an on-line conveyancing company promising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Wootton Bridge?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover those cases that do not proceed. Do bear in mind that such deals generally do not cover outlay for example Wootton Bridge conveyancing search expenses.
I am purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bridge who is on the Birmingham Midshires approved. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Birmingham Midshires in certain locations such as Wootton Bridge. We dont recommend any particular firm.
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bridge
Do not opt for the cheapest Wootton Bridge conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
is it true that all Wootton Bridge solicitor firms on the RBS conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the RBS conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the organisation would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Wootton Bridge conveyancing practitioners are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Coventry BS?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Coventry BS conducted the survey? Have you informed Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Wootton Bridge and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bridge. Having lived in Wootton Bridge for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? 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 ailment)
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Wootton Bridge I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Wootton Bridge suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
I was recommended by numerous estate agents in Wootton Bridge to get a quote from a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t give any referral fee for sending work in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.