Would the conveyancing solicitors to be found on your site handle auction conveyancing in Stockton on Tees?

There are a few auction practitioners we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Stockton on Tees is one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers are based.

I am considering mortgaging my apartment in Stockton on Tees, does my lawyer have to be on the Kent Reliance Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel, but Kent Reliance would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Stockton on Tees. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Given that you have now legally committed yourself to purchase you must retain a conveyancing practitioner soon as you will have a tight a fixed date to complete the conveyancing. An auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal pack. This will likely include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the legal pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You need to pass this on to the lawyer instructed by you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

How can we know in advance if a Stockton on Tees conveyancing solicitor on the Leeds Building Society panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Stockton on Tees 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 lawyer conducting your transaction.

After much negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Stockton on Tees. My financial adviser suggested a lawyer. I paid an advanced payment of £200. Shortly after, the conveyancer contacted me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Lloyds panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, yet the agent told us that the seller will only issue a contract if we instruct the agent's recommended lawyers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family solicitor used to conveyancing in Stockton on Tees

We suspect that the owner is not behind this requirement. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Try to communicate with the sellers directly and make the point that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your preferred Stockton on Tees conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will earn their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by head office.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Stockton on Tees conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Stockton on Tees conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Stockton on Tees conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

What are the charges for lease extension work? Can they put you in touch with clients in Stockton on Tees who can give a testimonial?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Stockton on Tees - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this arrangement the leaseholders enjoy control and even though a managing agent is often retained where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?