I am looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Patcham who is on the HSBC Bank solicitor. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC Bank in certain locations such as Patcham. We dont recommend any particular firm.
I am helping my step-mother sell her flat in Patcham. Does the conveyancer arrange the EPC or it is for me to see to?
Following the demise of HIPs, EPC’s became a required part of moving property. An EPC should be commissioned before the property is advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms ordinarily organise. Where you are instructing a Patcham conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable local providers
Can I be sure that the Patcham conveyancing solicitor on the UBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Patcham seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Patcham. I have a mortgage offer with UBS. 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 have 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 UBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel.
My wife and I are planning on selling our home in Patcham and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Patcham conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Patcham. We have lived in Patcham for six years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Patcham prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not give a loan on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to 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 Patcham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Patcham to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I was pointed in your direction by a few property agents in Patcham to locate a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your services ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t make any referral fee for sending work to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.