Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Cranford?

If you are buying a property in Cranford your solicitor will ask you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is payable against the sale price then this should be required immediately in advance of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be transferred a few days prior to the day of completion.

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Cranford. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Cranford you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Cranford.

I am buying a new build apartment in Cranford. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cranford

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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I have been advised by a couple of local selling agents in Cranford to choose a solicitor on your site. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers over and above another?

We don’t make any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because 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.

My partner has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in Cranford. Should I choose my own solicitor?

No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor that you are considering.