What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Fenstanton

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Fenstanton conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I'm in the process of looking at houses in Fenstanton and I am about to put in an offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I intend to finance via a home loan with Nationwide.

It would be advisable to start your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Nationwide, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

Intending to buy a maisonette in Fenstanton. 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 Principality 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 Fenstanton lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel.

The deeds to my property can not be found. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Fenstanton 10 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer will be aware exactly where to find all the relevant paperwork so you can purchase or dispose of your property without a hitch. If copies are not available, your lawyer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against future claims on the property.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Fenstanton. 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.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fenstanton

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Fenstanton in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. 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 accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Fenstanton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Are there any apps to help search for a Fenstanton conveyancing solicitor on the lender conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 20kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Fenstanton and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Fenstanton. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.