I am in the market for a low cost property lawyer. Do I opt for a nationwide conveyancer as opposed to a local Whitchurch conveyancing solicitor?

Existing third party relationships is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing lawyers. Whitchurch law firms benefit from connections with mortgage brokers and agents, local authorities, valuers and other conveyancing firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Having a wealth of intelligence of the local area is also a plus .

Are the Whitchurch conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Coventry BS?

Whitchurch conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Coventry BS directly.

How does conveyancing in Whitchurch differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Whitchurch contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Whitchurch tend to 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Whitchurch or who has acted in the same development.

Taking into account that I will soon spend £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Whitchurch I would like to talk to a lawyer concerning thehome move ahead of appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Whitchurch.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a case reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Whitchurch should be the figure that you end up paying.

There are a number of properties in Whitchurch on unadopted roads. I am buying one such property. What would be the pros and cons of purchasing a house on a privately owned road?

Whitchurch conveyancing lawyers are used to transacting propertieson unadopted roads. Your solicitor should investigate title to find any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. Where there is one, the road should be maintained and appear better than council owned.