Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Rochdale who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a mortgage from The Mortgage Works. I am now being quoted double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative conveyancer?
The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to shave off some of the cost by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were happy with the conveyancing the firm gave you couldcome to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. If is important to check that the solicitor can represent The Mortgage Works. You can employ our search tool to locate a Rochdale conveyancing firm on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Rochdale.
Our mortgage company has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Rochdale but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Rochdale local to me. Can you help?
Far from all Rochdale conveyancing solicitors are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to choose a Rochdale conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.
I require expedited conveyancing in Rochdale as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Rochdale the following are instances of what can appear and adversely affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Rochdale is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Rochdale are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Rochdale you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rochdale may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
How do I search for a Rochdale conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 20kilometers to meet the lawyer.
You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Rochdale and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Rochdale. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.