We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Crofton listed by you but have come across some other quotes via the web look less pricey – why is this?

There are numerous firms promoting supposedly cheap conveyancing, but extrafees result in the completion fee totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors ought to ensure fees set out in terms and conditions should be equitable and be applied The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Crofton set out all charges for a domestic conveyancing case.

We're in Crofton, FTBs purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Lloyds , and our lawyer is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

My father advised me that in buying a property in Crofton there could be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Crofton which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Crofton should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Are all Crofton Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

A selection of banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

Can I be sure that the Crofton conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Crofton seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Crofton?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Crofton will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Crofton. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Crofton.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Crofton it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Crofton commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Crofton.

My conveyancing in Crofton completes next Friday, however the owners I am purchasing off wants to vacate on the Saturday PM. Do I accept this?

You can't complete on a Saturday due to the bank systems are not operational.