Why would I instruct a West Norwood conveyancing practice given that online alternatives are more affordable?

By all means make sure that you contrast conveyancing costs in West Norwood and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest West Norwood conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. Emails can't take the place of a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to progress making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should it ever be necessary to call the firm you will know who you need to speak to and they will ensure you are in the know.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as a 1st time purchaser of a ground floor flat in West Norwood. Do I receive the keys to the premises on the completion date from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will instruct a local conveyancing solicitor in West Norwood?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the completion advance to the seller's solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be called to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Coventry BS, do West Norwood solicitors face a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

is it true that all West Norwood solicitor practices on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

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

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in West Norwood come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in West Norwood tend to 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 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 Norwood or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. West Norwood is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in West Norwood are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside West Norwood 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 West Norwood 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 property.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in West Norwood so that I can pop in to their offices if necessary.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the mortgage company undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in West Norwood. it would nevertheless be wise to check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.