My property lawyer in Burnham is not on the Solicitor Panel. Is it possible for me to retain my family solicitor even though they are excluded from the approved list?
The limited options open to you here include:
- Complete the purchase with your existing Burnham lawyers but will need to retain a lawyer on their list of acceptable firms. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing fees as well as result in delays.
- Get an alternative lawyer to act in the conveyancing, remembering to check they are len approved.
- Persuade your based solicitor to try to join the len panel
How does conveyancing in Burnham differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Burnham approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Burnham typically purchase 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 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Burnham or who has acted in the same development.
I am downsizing from my house. My previous conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Burnham if that makes things easier.
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