My wife and I are about to complete on the purchase of a property in Bromley but as a result of damage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree compensation from the owner of six thousand pounds by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process yet Santander are not allowing this. Should they have been involved?
Any conveyancer that is on the Santander approved list is obliged to disclose to Santander of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to disclose the price change to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Bromley.
I am looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Bromley who is on the Halifax solicitor. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Halifax in certain locations such as Bromley. We dont recommend any particular firm.
Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Bromley?
There are two types of lawyers who can execute conveyancing in Bromley namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or purchase of property. Both are duty bound to conduct Bromley conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the necessary steps will be appropriately attended to.
I am helping my step-mother sell her house in Bromley. Does the solicitor order the EPC or it is for the seller to see to?
After the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy assessments was left as a compulsory component of moving house. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand prior to the property being marketed. It is not a task that solicitors ordinarily arrange. Where you are using a Bromley conveyancing solicitor they may help arrange energy performance certificates due to their relationships with reputable Bromley energy assessors
Can I be sure that the Bromley conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Bromley seeking 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 advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
I am buying a property and the lawyer has raised the issue of Chancel Repair to which the property could be obligated to contribute to because it falls into the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this really appropriate for conveyancing in Bromley
Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may expect lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Bromley to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Bromley?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Bromley. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’