Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Hayes who acted for me 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a loan from Britannia. I am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper internet firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The costs illustration is slightly on the steep side. If you are content to expend time scrutinising costs you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the assistance the firm provided you couldcome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to check that the solicitor can act for Britannia. You can use our search tool to get a quote a Hayes conveyancing firm on the Britannia approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hayes.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Hayes. I I am struggling to find out if they are accepted on the Yorkshire Building Society approved list of lawyers. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
The first thing to do is e-mail the conveyancer and ask them whether they can act for the bank. Otherwise you should get in touch with Yorkshire Building Society who may be able to confirm.
My partner and I are planning on selling our property in Hayes and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Hayes conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hayes. Having lived in Hayes for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Hayes differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Hayes come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Hayes typically buy the land, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hayes or who has acted in the same development.
Should I be suspicious by 3rd parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a national conveyancing firm rather than a local Hayes conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often suggestions from connections can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are lots of parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may suggest solicitors to use. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to choose your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that many lenders operate an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your home move.