Is there a reason to use a Crowland conveyancing firm when online alternatives are less expensive?

By all means make sure that you get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Crowland and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t become consumed with getting the lowest priced Crowland conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated on headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to contact the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you're not left wondering what's going on.

My husband and I wish to acquire a purpose built flat in Crowland with a residential mortgage from Leeds Building Society.We use our Crowland conveyancing lawyer but Leeds Building Society advised that she’s not listed on their approved list of member firms. we are left little option but to use a Leeds Building Society panel firm or retain our preferred solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Leeds Building Society use our lawyer?

No, not really. The home loan offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that conveyancers must be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society

I was pointed in your direction by numerous estate agents in Crowland to find a conveyancer using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your site over and above a competitor’s?

We don’t make any commission for directing people to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Crowland conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Crowland conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Crowland conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

Crowland Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

What restrictions are there in the Crowland Lease? Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that could increase the service charges? What is the name of the managing agents?

We are midway through purchasing a residence in Crowland. Conveyancing lawyer has told us the property is "Leasehold". Does this impact our Halifax valuation?

Crowland conveyancing does not in most situations involve leasehold houses. The crucial factor here is the remaining lease term and the ground rent. If there are over a hundred years remaining with a peppercorn rent, it's virtually freehold, so it shouldn't impact the saleability too much.

At the other extreme, if it's, say, Sixty years it is bound to have a material impact on the value, and probably wouldn't be mortgageable. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be specified in the lease to be supplied to your lawyer.