We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the RBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Thornhill?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Thornhill.
I am purchasing a new build flat in Thornhill. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Thornhill you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Thornhill.
We are purchasing a property in Thornhill. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we have to send funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
My father pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Thornhill there may be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Thornhill which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Thornhill should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We are purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Thornhill. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are permitted?
Your conveyancer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Thornhill can sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain works or need the consent of a 3rd party. Some extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Thornhill is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Thornhill are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Thornhill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Thornhill may ascertain 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 property.
Do I need to be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Thornhill conveyancing company?
As with lots of professional services, often referrals from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all recommend lawyers to instruct. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to choose your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that most mortgage providers specify a panel list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your house move.