When can the exchange of contracts happen for residential conveyancing in Langford and am I required to attend the conveyancers branch?
Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Langford you are welcome to come in to sign documents. That being said, the law practices we recommend provide countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Langford)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.
I am considering applying for a Kent Reliance mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Langford with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Kent Reliance will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
We are intent on selling our house in Langford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Langford. Having lived in Langford for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Langford differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Langford approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because developers in Langford tend to acquire the land, 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 conveyancers 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 Langford or who has acted in the same development.
Taking into account that I will soon spend 450k on a property in Langford I would like to talk to a conveyancer concerning thehome move prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer who will be doing your conveyancing in Langford.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Langford should be the figure that you end up paying.