We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Stanford Le Hope found by you but have come across alternative estimates on the internet seem cheaper – why is this?
You can find hundreds of conveyancing companies marketing at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to want to be penny wise pound foolish with regard to the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them list a cheap fee to tease you but plant additional charges in the fine print..
My wife and I are selling our house in Stanford Le Hope and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Stanford Le Hope. Having lived in Stanford Le Hope for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. 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 illness)
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware precisely where to locate all the appropriate documentation so you can buy or dispose of your house without a hitch. If copies can’t be located, your solicitor can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on the premises.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Stanford Le Hope is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Stanford Le Hope are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Stanford Le Hope you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stanford Le Hope may determine 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 premises.
My brother has encouraged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Stanford Le Hope. Should I use them?
No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer that you are considering.