My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Haslemere. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the Barclays Direct approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?
You should phone your solicitor and enquire if they can act for the lender. Otherwise please get in touch with Barclays Direct who may be able to assist.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Haslemere. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Haslemere of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Haslemere differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Haslemere approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because builders in Haslemere usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Haslemere or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Haslemere prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Haslemere. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Haslemere especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Haslemere.
My father has recommend that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Haslemere. Should I find my own property lawyer?
No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.