I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (five years old) in Southampton. Almost all the flats are already occupied. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Southampton?
You would be opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in not carrying out Southampton conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would absolutely advise in the strongest possible terms that your solicitor conducts them. Where timings and cost are primary concerns you should discuss with your lawyer about the options such as lack of search insurance available to you
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Southampton. I need to find out if they are on the Nationwide Building Society approved list of lawyers. Could you advise?
You should call your lawyer and enquire whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please call Nationwide Building Society who may be able to confirm.
There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Southampton but how do I know who I should use?
We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Southampton conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
I am assisting my step-mother sell her property in Southampton. Does the solicitor order an EPC or it is for the seller to see to?
Following the demise of Home Packs, energy assessments was maintained a required element of moving house. An EPC should be commissioned in advance of the property being placed on the market. It is not a task that conveyancers normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Southampton conveyancing practitioner they may help arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with long established Southampton assessors
Kent Reliance have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a flat in Southampton has been agreed to, what happens next?
Your property agent will want to be advised as to your property lawyer's details (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Call up Kent Reliance or the financial adviser and complete any relevant paperwork. Kent Reliance will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to book a slot for the valuation to happen. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Kent Reliance will send the offer to you and your solicitors. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Southampton.
How does conveyancing in Southampton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Southampton approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because builders in Southampton typically acquire 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 property lawyers 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 Southampton or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking to sell my home. My former lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Southampton if that makes things easier.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Southampton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.