My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I anticipate that I'll be able to get friends and family fee for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Dunston?
It’s wise to get 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Make use of our search tool on this page. Whilst estimates may be different but service levels do are distinct between property lawyers as is true with most professions.
The Dunston conveyancing firm handling our Dunston conveyancing has discovered an inconsistency when comparing the assumptions in the valuation survey and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My lawyer informs me that he is obliged to ensure that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s stance appropriate?
Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
We are buying a terrace house in Dunston. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to ascertain if these works were previously refused?
Your property lawyer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Dunston can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of works or need the permission of another owner. Some extensions require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Dunston. I have a mortgage offer with Yorkshire BS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Yorkshire BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.
Intending to buy a flat in Dunston. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the TSB conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Dunston property lawyer is on the TSB conveyancing panel.
How simple is it to use the search tool to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Dunston on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
1st choose a lender such as Nationwide Building Society, The Mortgage Works or Aldermore then specify your preferred area for example Dunston. Conveyancing organisations in Dunston and nationally will then be shown.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Dunston. I have land on a site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?