Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Hellesdon so that I can attend their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, the vast majority banks no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to supply ID documents and there are still distinct benefits to using a locally based solicitor, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Hellesdon.

My wife and I are downsizing from our house in Hellesdon 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 Hellesdon conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hellesdon. Having lived in Hellesdon for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You should 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)

What is different about your site and other internet conveyancing solicitors for conveyancing in Hellesdon?

At this site get a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances of your conveyancing in Hellesdon. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you select them for your conveyancing in Hellesdon

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Hellesdon. I have discover a web site which seems to have the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? 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?

We have an offer in principle from Yorkshire Building Society who said we could borrow up to £400k. When do we need to appoint a practitioner for conveyancing? Hellesdon is where we plan to move to.

You can appoint a conveyancer now so that the solicitor can open the ledger so they can conduct the ID checks etc. As and when you wish them to commence work they will seek a payment on account normally about £175. That would normally be once you have the mortgage offer and valuation results, nevertheless if you want to expedite the process you can start the ball rolling sooner albeit risking some expense.