Just contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Charmouth who conducted the legals two years ago asking for a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a mortgage from TSB. I am now being charged double. Stick with what I know or do I seek out a cheaper online property lawyer?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you you were to look around you could decrease the fees marginally by perhaps £125. That being said, providing that you were satisfied with the conveyancing the firm provided you mightcome to regret opting for an an unknown solicitor. Remember to check the firm can represent TSB. Do use our search tool to locate a Charmouth conveyancing firm on the TSB approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Charmouth.

Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Charmouth. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Given that you have now for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you should find a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you will have a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the deal. Every auction property will have a corresponding auction pack. This will likely include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction pack may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to a leasehold property. You should give this to the solicitor working for you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

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

When it comes to conveyancing in Charmouth obtaining recommendations is a good 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 advocate that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

I have instructed a Charmouth conveyancer having made sure that they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Nationwide will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nationwide will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Charmouth surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when buying a property in Charmouth? or I am told that there is an ancient law that could mean that homeowners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs to the chancel within the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Charmouth?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you can expect solicitors handling conveyancing in Charmouth to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Charmouth. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Charmouth

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Charmouth for my house move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

One can review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.