Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Southwell costs more?

Southwell leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving applicable notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

I am being told by my lawyer that lack of right of way insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Southwell?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Barclays and Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

Can I be sure that the Southwell conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Southwell getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Southwell. I have a mortgage agreed with Nottingham. 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 Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I am planning on selling our house in Southwell and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Southwell. Having lived in Southwell for many years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

How does conveyancing in Southwell differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Southwell come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Southwell typically buy the real estate, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Southwell or who has acted in the same development.

I need to find a bank panel solicitor in Southwell. Could you help me?

It is not clear why you need a Southwell panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the bank to find out which solicitors in Southwell are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Southwell not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site