At what point will exchange of contracts happen for sale conveyancing in Canterbury and do I need to be at the conveyancers branch?

If you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Canterbury you are invited in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally detailed and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The executing of the property agreement is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the solicitor to officially exchange at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Canterbury)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Canterbury but how do I know who I should use?

Do not opt for the lowest Canterbury 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.

I am aiming to move home in . Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Canterbury. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across this site.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the selling agent but this can only take place when the vendors lawyers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be handed over. You will need to inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal company but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Canterbury or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Canterbury.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Canterbury. I have a mortgage offer with . Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with , you will need to appoint a solicitor on the conveyancing panel.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the main cause of delay in Canterbury house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Canterbury.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Canterbury. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Canterbury

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Our estate agent has suggested using their for the conveyancing in Canterbury - won’t it be advisable to just use them?

It is worth checking if the selling agent is recommending a or introducing to a . There are plenty of Canterbury selling agents who recommend two or three Canterbury conveyancing firms and get nothing from it.