We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Furzedown recommended on your site but have come across some other estimates on the internet look less pricey – how come?

You can find a variety of conveyancing organisations marketing at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that want to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the quality of the conveyancing. Some hide extras deep into the terms of business. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Furzedown will notbehave this way.

Will our conveyancer be raising enquiries about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Furzedown.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers conducting conveyancing in Furzedown. Plenty of people will buy a house in Furzedown, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be undertaken by the buyer or by their solicitors which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Furzedown. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a standard inquiry of the vendor to discover whether the premises has historically flooded. If the residence has been flooded in past and is not notified by the seller, then a buyer could commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect response. A purchaser’s solicitors should also conduct an enviro report. This will indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be made.

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Furzedown prior to appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a mortgage on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Furzedown. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Furzedown especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Furzedown.

What tools are available to identify a Furzedown solicitor on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am willing to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the search on this page. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Furzedown conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Furzedown conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify whether they are on the Accord Mortgages Ltd panel

Am in the process of purchasing my first house in Furzedown. Conveyancing solicitor has been appointed. The mortgage adviser suggested that a survey is not needed as the property was only constructed in 2001.

You would be well advised to undertake a Home Buyer's Report. As the residence is more than ten years old the property will not come with a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may be sufficient. The report should highlight any apparent issues and suggest additional investigation where appropriate. If there are any indications of problems seek a comprehensive Building Survey from the beginning.