I have been told that property searches are the main reason for stalling in Northamptonshire house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Northamptonshire.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Northamptonshire is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Northamptonshire are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Northamptonshire you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Northamptonshire 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 residence.

Should I be wary by third parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Northamptonshire conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many professional services, often referrals from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are numerous parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all put forward lawyers to appoint. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that some banks specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the lender related work in your house move.

My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the high street agent to carry out the conveyancing in Northamptonshire. I am am starting to be disappointed with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would need to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you will need to advise them of the new contact details and have the loan are re-issued. The solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid added costs and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Northamptonshire

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Northamptonshire being on the bank conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the mortgage company approved panel?

We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Northamptonshire conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Northamptonshire knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..