We are looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Underwood who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Underwood.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Underwood. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/11/2024, the requirements read as follows :
I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Underwood for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Underwood conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Underwood differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Underwood come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Underwood typically purchase the site, 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 Underwood or who has acted in the same development.
How do I discover who owns a house in Underwood?
Provided the premises is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have requisite specifics of the location of the premises, you will be able to obtain details from the the Land Registry of the recorded proprietor for a fee.