What is the most effective way to search for the right lawyer who will provide a first class service for my conveyancing in South Molton?

Option 1 is to ask connections who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Option 2 is to look on the internet for conveyancing in South Molton. Phone a couple or more firms listed and request that they email you their conveyancing estimate and speak to the lawyer who will oversee the legal process ahead ofmaking your choice.

Option 3 is to use this site to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including area of the property,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Don't take the bait of low cost conveyancing in South Molton

Are you able to suggest a The Royal Bank of Scotland allowed South Molton conveyancing practice finish our house move within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to unstruct a local South Molton solicitor or a nationwide conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent South Molton conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in South Molton. Visit some well established law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your expectations together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.

Will our lawyer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in South Molton.

Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers dealing with homes in South Molton. There are those who acquire a house in South Molton, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a number of searches that may be carried out by the buyer or by their lawyers which should give them a better understanding of the risks in South Molton. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a standard question of the vendor to discover if the property has suffered from flooding. If the residence has been flooded in past which is not notified by the seller, then a buyer could issue a claim for damages resulting from an incorrect reply. A purchaser’s lawyers may also carry out an enviro search. This should indicate if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be initiated.

five months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in South Molton completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in South Molton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Molton

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.