Having been suggested to visit your web site we were about to use a conveyancing solicitor in Southport recommended using your search tool but stumbled across some other fee calculations on the internet look less expensive – how come?

There are plenty of conveyancing organisations offering what appear to be cut price. We suggest that you give due consideration as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish in relation to the quality of the conveyancing. Many of them list a budget quote to grab your attention but bury extra fees in the fine print..

I have been told by my solicitor that flying freehold insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Southport conveyancing?

The right level of flying freehold indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Barnsley Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Does a directory service exist listing UBS panel solicitors in Southport on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings viewable on the web. If you are looking for a Southport conveyancing practitioner on the UBS please use our facility.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Southport off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Skipton. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build flat in Southport. 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.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Southport

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan.

I'm remortgaging my current property to a buy to let loan with National Westminster Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The location we are looking at is Southport. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the transactions?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. Assuming that they are your lawyer should be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

I am purchasing a flat with all finances in place. My solicitor has been given with two distinct forms of photographic identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is in place and that it has come from inheritance and not dealing E's in Ibiza.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Southport conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Establishing of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.