I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Eaton Bray. Now, I need the documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Eaton Bray of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Eaton Bray differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Eaton Bray come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Eaton Bray tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Eaton Bray or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Eaton Bray prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Eaton Bray. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Eaton Bray especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Eaton Bray.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a house in Monmouth but reside in Eaton Bray. My lawyer (based 200 miles from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Eaton Bray who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Eaton Bray based

How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Eaton Bray based conveyancer who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?

If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Eaton Bray that you're considering.