What is the optimum way to find out if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Yate is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Godiva Mortgages Ltd thus paying £192.00 in another set of legal bill.

Please do make the most of the search tool on this web page. Pick the lender and type ‘Yate’ or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Yate or by proximity to you.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Yate

There are two types of lawyers who can do conveyancing in Yate namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can administer the legal services that required to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both obliged to perform Yate conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that all requisite steps should be accurately taken.

How can we know in advance if a Yate conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Yate 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 advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Bank of Ireland. Yate conveyancing solicitors have been instructed. How long does it take for Bank of Ireland to send the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Bank of Ireland done the survey? Have you informed Bank of Ireland as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Will my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Yate.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Yate. There are those who purchase a house in Yate, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be carried out by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in Yate. The standard information supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual inquiry of the owner to discover whether the property has suffered from flooding. If the residence has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the seller, then a buyer may issue a claim for damages as a result of such an misleading response. The purchaser’s lawyers should also order an enviro report. This should disclose whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be carried out.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Yate before appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Yate. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Yate to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Are there any apps to assist me to locate a Yate law firm on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the facility on this website. Please pick a bank and your location and you will see a number of Yate conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Yate conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify if they are on the Barclays Direct panel