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Ready to buy a new home in West Hampstead? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your West Hampstead home move at risk of delay or failure.

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Hampstead

Why would I appoint a West Hampstead conveyancing company given that internet based alternatives are so much cheaper?

To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in West Hampstead and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the lowest priced West Hampstead conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a distressing home move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone conversation and can never replicate a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to any developments making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to contact the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you're not left wondering what's going on.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must leave my rented flat in West Hampstead by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

The normal practice is not to give notice for your lease unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and request that they cajole the other side, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will look to achieve

I am helping my step-mother sell her property in West Hampstead. Does the conveyancing solicitor commission an energy assessment or it is for the seller to see to?

Following the demise of Home Packs, EPC’s was kept a required component of selling a house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned prior to the property being marketed. This is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a West Hampstead conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange energy performance certificates due to their contacts with reputable West Hampstead providers

Skipton have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in West Hampstead has been agreed to, now what?

The property agent will need to be advised as to your solicitor's details (ensure that the lawyers are on the bank’s panel). Telephone Skipton or the financial adviser and finalise any outstanding documentation. Skipton will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or vendor to arrange an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Skipton will send the offer to you and your solicitors. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in West Hampstead.

Our sealed bid on a detached house in West Hampstead has been accepted, the owners do nevertheless have a connected purchase. The sellers have placed an offer on somewhere, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in West Hampstead. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Clydesdale going?

It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, West Hampstead conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you must ensure that your solicitor is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Regarding the next phase this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a hot market many purchasers will apply for the mortgage with Clydesdale and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their lawyer to press on with searches.

How does conveyancing in West Hampstead differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in West Hampstead come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because developers in West Hampstead 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in West Hampstead or who has acted in the same development.

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near West Hampstead being on the bank conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the bank approved panel?

We do not recommend specific West Hampstead firms as the right West Hampstead conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with West Hampstead knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..

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