As someone not used to the Dartmouth conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me for the house moving process in Dartmouth
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Dartmouth and elsewhere in Devon is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the seller, selling agent and sometimes the mortgage company. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Dartmouth is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the process whose interest is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.
Every so often a third party with a vested interest will try and convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the selling agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Dartmouth who is on the The Royal Bank of Scotland solicitor. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for The Royal Bank of Scotland in certain locations such as Dartmouth. We dont recommend any particular firm.
I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Dartmouth house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Dartmouth.
The deeds to my property are lost. The conveyancers who conducted the conveyancing in Dartmouth 10 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?
You no longer need to have the physical official documentation to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Dartmouth prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend not give a loan on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Dartmouth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.