Is there a search tool that I can use to discover of the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Southbourne is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for TSB thus paying £175.00 in another set of legal charges.

Please do take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this site. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Southbourne’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers offices in Southbourne or nearest you.

We are buying a property and the conveyancer has referenced Chancel Repair for which the house could be obligated to contribute to as it falls into the area of such a church. He has recommended insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Southbourne

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors handling conveyancing in Southbourne to continue to advocate a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

How does conveyancing in Southbourne differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Southbourne approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Southbourne typically acquire the site, 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 property lawyers 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 Southbourne or who has acted in the same development.

Is it best to go with a Southbourne conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal work however they are based 400miles away.

The benefit of a high street Southbourne conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, hand in your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a bonus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and on the whole were content that should surpass using an unfamiliar Southbourne conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Southbourne ?

Removing or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a lawyer