I'm in the process of porting my existing standard loan to a Buy to Let Skipton Building Society mortgage. I was told by my mortgage that I need a conveyancer as part of the process. I got in contact with my previous Ivybridge conveyancing firm who acted on my behalf when I initially bought the property. The fee calculation issued of £470 is surprising as its a remortgage than a sale or purchase.

The estimate fees seem a bit high. If you you were to look around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £125. That being said, assuming were happy with the conveyancing the firm gave you couldcome to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. If is important to enquire that the firm can represent Skipton Building Society. Do make use of our search tool to find a Ivybridge conveyancing firm on the Skipton Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Ivybridge.

We are purchasing a terrace house in Ivybridge. The intention is to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will legal investigations on the property include checks to determine if these works are allowed?

Your solicitor should review the deeds as conveyancing in Ivybridge can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain changes or need the consent of a 3rd party. Many extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Is it the case that all Ivybridge CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Santander conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

My husband and I are in the process of viewing flats in Ivybridge and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it sensible to have my property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a home loan with Nottingham.

It would be prudent to instigate your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with Nottingham, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I require expedited conveyancing in Ivybridge as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Ivybridge the following are examples of what can appear and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Are there any apps to help identify a Ivybridge solicitor on the Halifax conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the search on this page. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Ivybridge conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Ivybridge conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to see if they are on the Halifax panel

There are plenty of houses in Ivybridge on unadopted lanes. I am buying such a property. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a residence on a privately owned road?

Ivybridge conveyancing solicitors will be familiar with dealing homeson unadopted roads. The property lawyer will review the title to find any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. If there is one, the road should be maintained and appear better than council owned.