I require conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (five years old) in Hassocks. 95% of the flats are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the local searches as part of conveyancing in Hassocks?
Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Hassocks conveyancing process. There are hundreds search providers who offer Hassocks conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authoritative source.
three months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Hassocks concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Hassocks differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Hassocks approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because new home sellers in Hassocks 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Hassocks or who has acted in the same development.
Should I be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Hassocks conveyancing company?
As is the case with many service providers, often referrals from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are many people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may recommend conveyancers to choose. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to choose your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that many banks have an approved list of solicitors you must use for the mortgage related work in your transaction.
Is it true that a Hassocks conveyancing practice taken to court by clients for failing to conduct the right conveyancing investigations?
Our attention has not be brought to such a Hassocks conveyancing matter but it has been reported that, clients buying a home elsewhere in England successfully sued their lawyer due to development plans to construct a wind farm not being identified in conveyancing searches.
Where you are purchasing in Hassocks It is essential that your conveyancing practitioner purchase all Hassocks conveyancing searches needed making sure that you have accurate and up to date information before purchasing a property.