We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Wooburn Green who is on the Santander solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Wooburn Green.
My wife and I are purchasing a apartment in Wooburn Green. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we have to put money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I can not fathom if my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my Wooburn Green bank branch on numerous occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Wooburn Green conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
The property lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook section two requirements for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank 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.
I've digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Wooburn Green solicitor - who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Barclays will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Barclays will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Wooburn Green surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Wooburn Green as I have an ultimatum to complete in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Wooburn Green the following are examples of what can crop up and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
How does conveyancing in Wooburn Green differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Wooburn Green approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Wooburn Green typically purchase the land, 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 Wooburn Green or who has acted in the same development.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, but the estate agent advised that the seller will only go ahead if we instruct their chosen lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Wooburn Green
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this demand. If they require ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Try to communicate with the sellers directly and make the point that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to use your preferred Wooburn Green conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give the estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by HQ.