Can you recommend a Alliance & Leicester sanctioned Woodlands conveyancing practice that can complete within 10 days? Am I best advised to choose a local Woodlands firm or a web based firm?
We can recommend some very good Woodlands conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Woodlands. Go in to a couple of firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your time frames together with the reasons and get a commitment on speed. Select the lawyer that genuine.
We see that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Woodlands?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Woodlands.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Woodlands. I have a mortgage agreed with Santander. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.
Having digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Woodlands solicitor - who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Lloyds will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Lloyds will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Woodlands postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Woodlands.
Bank of Ireland have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a flat in Woodlands has been accepted, what happens next?
The estate agent will wish to be advised as to your conveyancing practitioner's details (be sure the lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Contact Bank of Ireland or the broker and finalise any relevant paperwork. Bank of Ireland will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a week to receive the mortgage offer. Bank of Ireland will issue the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Woodlands.
Taking into account that I will soon spend £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Woodlands I would like to talk to a conveyancer about myhome move before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Woodlands.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Woodlands should be the figure that you are charged.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Woodlands based conveyancer who is on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
In the event that you have not formally instructed a solicitor to start work and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Woodlands that you're considering.