I am in the market for a reasonably priced property lawyer. Should I go for for an online conveyancer as opposed to a family Cambourne conveyancing solicitor?
Cambourne is a unique place, where local experience is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle has an upside – just not when it comes to your conveyancing. The solicitors that we list host a wealth of Cambourne know how with a professional, hands-onattitude that ensures the conveyancing to progress without delay. It is a distinct advantage if they benefit from long term rapport with mortgage brokers, search providers, valuers and other Cambourne conveyancing firms
We are selling our flat in Cambourne. Will the solicitor have to be on the Aldermore conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Aldermore conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their conditions fairly frequently currently.
How does conveyancing in Cambourne differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Cambourne approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in Cambourne tend to buy 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 Cambourne or who has acted in the same development.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Cambourne ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cambourne. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Cambourne especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Cambourne.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Cambourne for my sale. Is there any facility to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.