Willusing a Midhurst conveyancing lawyer make the legal process smoother?
Existing third party connections are another important factor to consider when appointing conveyancing solicitors. Midhurst law firms benefit from connections with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Possessing a wealth of experience in the local area is an advantage.
My Midhurst solicitor has identified an inconsistency between the information in the valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My solicitor says that he needs to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my conveyancer’s approach appropriate?
Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
Our lender has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Midhurst but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Midhurst round the corner to me. Are you able to help?
It is by no means the case that all Midhurst conveyancing firms are on all banks conveyancing panel. Please make the most of our search tool to identify a Midhurst conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Midhurst is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Midhurst are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Midhurst you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Midhurst may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
Should I use a Midhurst conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am buying? I have an old university friend who can conduct the legal work however they are based over three hundred kilometers drive away.
The benefit of a local Midhurst conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, present your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and in the main were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Midhurst conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.