We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel solicitor as I would prefer to instruct a specialised conveyancing solicitor in Market Weighton?
Do check but the chances are that allocate you one of their panel solicitors if you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Call the lender and see if they offer you a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Market Weighton.
With any luck I will purchase a home in Market Weighton. My neighbour advised that my solicitor needs to carry out a Chancel Search. Is this right?
Aston Cantlow (PCC) v Wallbank in 2003 has prompted almost every conveyancing solicitor in Market Weighton to order chancel searches. Indemnity policies can be arranged if chancel liability is likely to be enforced. Your conveyancing lawyer should provide more details. Church of England properties in Market Weighton where chancel liability may apply include parish data base.
Am I better off to go with a Market Weighton conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can carry out the conveyancing but her office is 400miles away.
The benefit of a local Market Weighton conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign documents, present your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Market Weighton know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and the majority were content that should surpass using an unfamiliar Market Weighton conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.