My fiance’s step-father is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I can be offered friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Putney Vale?

It’s sensible to get multiple conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst amounts may be different but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with most professions.

All was ready to complete my purchase in Putney Vale next Friday. My conveyancing practitioner now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These obligations are not limited to conveyancing in Putney Vale.

The deeds to my home can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Putney Vale 10 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should know exactly where to look for all the relevant documentation so you may buy or sell your property without any difficulty. Where duplicates can’t be located, your conveyancer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your property.

How does conveyancing in Putney Vale differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Putney Vale contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Putney Vale usually purchase 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 Putney Vale or who has acted in the same development.

For various reasons I am unfit to attend my Putney Vale conveyancing solicitors office to execute documents connected to my conveyancing in Putney Vale – will this be problematic?

You need not be concerned. Putney Vale conveyancing solicitors can handle conveyancing transactions for clients nationally. You are unlikely to be required to meet your lawyer in the flesh at a Putney Vale conveyancers office. They can deal with everything remotely from their Putney Vale office.