We opted for a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Lightwater last week. Going through the Terms I noteI am on the hook for charges even if our purchase doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to appoint a web based lawyer who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Lightwater?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to counteract the transactions that fail to complete. You should be mindful that these arrangements rarely protect you from outlay e.g. Lightwater conveyancing search fees.
Can the conveyancing practitioners Indexed on your site execute auction conveyancing in Lightwater?
We know of a few niche lawyers we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Lightwater is just one of the many locations where our lawyers have a presence.
I am considering applying for a Leeds Building Society mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Lightwater with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Leeds Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
I am buying a property and the solicitor has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the property could be obligated to pay given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly necessary for conveyancing in Lightwater
Unless a previous acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Lightwater to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Am I best advised to go with a Lightwater conveyancing practitioner based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can carry out the legal formalities but his firm is located 300miles drive away.
The benefit of a local Lightwater conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Lightwater know how is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust used your friend and in the main were content that must trump using an unknown Lightwater conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.