AssumingI were to acquire a simple residential housein Higham Wood for cash and have no survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Higham Wood?

The only saving you would achieve is the disbursement for searches. The property lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the sellers conveyancer, SDLT return, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge but it will not be significant.

I am aiming to move property in November. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Higham Wood. Conveyancing lawyer was found prior to coming across this website.

On the day of completion you can collect the keys from your property agent however this can only take place once the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. You should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal organisation but can help you locate a conveyancing in Higham Wood or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Higham Wood.

When it comes to lenders such as Clydesdale, do Higham Wood property lawyers have to pay a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any bank fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Higham Wood. I have a mortgage agreed with Nottingham. 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 use 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 Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I require fast conveyancing in Higham Wood as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Higham Wood the following are examples of issues that can crop up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Higham Wood completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

My husband and I are new to the buying process - agreed a price, yet the selling agent informed us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we instruct their recommended lawyers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in Higham Wood

It is unlikely the sellers are driving this. Should the owner want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to instruct your preferred Higham Wood conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothe ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a referral fee or meet his conveyancing figures set by HQ.