I was recommended to a solicitor who has quoted £1150 for leasehold conveyancing in Frodsham. I am looking to sell a modern detached home for £150,000. This seems overpriced. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Frodsham?

The charges are a bit high. If you are willing to spend time comparing quotes you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightcome to regret opting for an an unknown solicitor. Remember to ensure the conveyancer can represent your bank. You can employ our comparison tool to select a Frodsham conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Frodsham.

Can you suggest a Halifax approved Frodsham conveyancing practice finish our home move within two weeks? Would it be better to use a high street Frodsham practice or an online comparison site?

We can recommend some very good Frodsham conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Frodsham. Visit two or three firms and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your expectations together with the reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Appoint the one that appears most efficient.

Will my lawyer be raising questions regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Frodsham.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Frodsham. Some people will acquire a house in Frodsham, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that can be initiated by the purchaser or by their lawyers which can figure out the risks in Frodsham. The conventional set of information sent to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a standard inquiry of the seller to discover if the property has historically flooded. If the residence has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the seller, then a buyer could bring a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect reply. A buyer’s conveyancers will also carry out an environmental search. This will indicate if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be carried out.

I have todaybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Frodsham for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Frodsham conveyancing specialists.

My partner has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Frodsham. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get guidance from friends or family who have used the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.