I am selling our property in Narberth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Narberth conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Narberth. We have lived in Narberth for many years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You must enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
How does conveyancing in Narberth differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Narberth approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because new home sellers in Narberth usually purchase the real estate, 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 Narberth or who has acted in the same development.
Am I right to be wary by estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Narberth conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many professional services, often recommendations from connections can be very helpful. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all recommend lawyers to use. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are free to select your own lawyer. You need to be aware that many lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your transaction.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Narberth for my remortgage. Can I see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
My hope is to acquire a garden flat in Narberth. Conveyancing lawyer is awaiting, from the owner, building insurance paperwork. Earlier today I was advised that the seller must forward the insurance schedule for the flat above also. Why does my lawyer need to review the insurance for the other flat? Is it really necessary? We have been in hold for the previous fortnight…
It is not impossible in leasehold conveyancing in Narberth to discover Conveyancing in Narberth in a minority of cases reveals that the lease provides for the tenant's to insure their individual flats rather than the freeholder insuring the entire block - which is clearly preferable. Do contact your solicitor but it would appear that your conveyancer is attempting to verify that the entire building is insured. Insuring your apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the other flat cannot be reconstructed for lack of insurance cover.