My family solicitor has sent a quote for £1350 for fixed fee conveyancing in Herne Bay. I am looking to sell a Georgian property for £125,000. This appears overpriced. Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Herne Bay?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you couldlive to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. Remember to check the conveyancer can act for your lender. You can make use of our comparison tool to choose a Herne Bay conveyancing company on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay.
Is it possible for conveyancing in Herne Bay to be done in a month?
In the event that the seller is applying time constraints to sign contracts we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they would have conducted previousproperties in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Herne Bay conveyancing firm. Second, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is said that 18% of Herne Bay conveyancing transactions are delayed or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the home move being delayed by an average of 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home sales annually. Almost all Herne Bay conveyancing practices can not act for certain lenders so do check as early as possible.
I am assisting my mother sell her property in Herne Bay. Will the solicitor order the energy assessment or should I organise this?
After the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s was retained a required part of moving property. An energy performance certificate must be to hand prior to the property being advertised. It is not something that conveyancers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Herne Bay conveyancing lawyer they might help arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with long established Herne Bay assessors
I am buying a property in Herne Bay. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nottingham be concerned?
Given that your lender is Nottingham your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing instructions contained in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The CML Handbook sets out minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Nottingham where a lease fails to comply with these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Herne Bay.
I can not work out if my lender requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Herne Bay building society branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Herne Bay conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called to say that they would not lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.
Your conveyancer must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 specifications for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.
My brother has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in Herne Bay. Should I use them?
No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.
Do online conveyancing organisations undertake everything a local Herne Bay solicitor does or do I still need to use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Herne Bay?
If you choose an online conveyancer they will cover all the work your Herne Bay conveyancer would cover.