We hired a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Stockwood last week. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatI am on the hook for charges even if the sale aborts. Should I ditch them and instruct a web based lawyer promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Stockwood?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract those transactions that fail to complete. Do bear in mind that these offerings rarely cover expenditure e.g. Stockwood conveyancing search charges.
Last May we completed a house move in Stockwood. We have noticed several problems with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Stockwood?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Stockwood. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a form called a SPIF. If the information proves to be misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Stockwood.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Stockwood? Why is this being asked of me?
You are right in these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Stockwood. Nowadays you can not complete any conveyancing transaction if you have not providing evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a council tax bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of identification it must be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory without the other.
Proof of the origin of funds is required in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please do not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancer must have this information on record. Your Stockwood conveyancing solicitor will need to see evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any monies from you into their client account and they will also ask additional questions concerning the source of monies.
We are aiming to move property in December. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Stockwood. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across your page.
On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from your property agent but this should only be done once the previous owners solicitors confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. Subsequently you can advise the removal men that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you find a conveyancing in Stockwood or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Stockwood.
I happen to be the only recipient of my late father’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Stockwood. The Stockwood property was put into my name in August. I now wish to sell up. I do know about the CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in August. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?
The CML handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be affected by that. How sensible a view mortgage companies take of it, depend on the mortgage company as this provision principally exists to identify subsales or the quick reselling of properties.
How can we know in advance if a Stockwood conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Stockwood obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. 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 recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
My husband and I are 18 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Stockwood. I am not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?
A lawyer would need to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage been sent? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-issued. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental charges and delays. So that should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Stockwood