Is there a reason to appoint a Durham conveyancing firm given that national conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in Durham and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t be focused with hunting for the cheapest Durham conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. Emails can't replace a telephone discussion and can never replicate a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on progress making sure that you are regularly updated. If you ever need to contact the firm you will know who to ask for and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.
I am due to move house in November. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Durham. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across your site.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the selling agent but this can only happen when the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you should tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Durham or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Durham.
I'm the sole beneficiary of my late grandmother’s will and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Durham. The Durham property was put into my name in August. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in August. Is the property unsalable for six months?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be caught by that. Most banks would take a pragmatic view as this clause principally exists to pick up on subsales or the flipping of property.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in June 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, TSB are being a right pain. The Durham solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but TSB are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do TSB have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that TSB have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why TSB may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
The deeds to our home can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Durham 4 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
You no longer need to hold title official documentation to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or property, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
Do I need to be wary that third parties that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Durham conveyancing company?
As with many service providers, often input from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest solicitors to retain. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that many banks have an approved list of law firms you have to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.
What can I do where I am dissatisfied with the conveyancer who handled my conveyancing in Durham?
We live in an imperfect world, and is is a fact of life that occasionally things do go wrong. However there is recourse where you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Durham. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a property lawyer to their governing body. If things still aren’t resolved you may consider getting in touch with the Legal Ombudsman.