We see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Petersfield?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Petersfield.
We are downsizing from our property in Petersfield and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Petersfield. Having lived in Petersfield for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I got the keys to my flat on 8 August and my personal details is yet to be on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Petersfield expressed confidence that it should be concluded in less than a month. Are properties in Petersfield particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Petersfield registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested persons or bodies. Currently roughly 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration is effected once the buyer is living at the property thus an expedited registration is not typically primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Petersfield is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Petersfield are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Petersfield you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Petersfield may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I was advised by numerous estate agents in Petersfield to get a quote from a conveyancer using your seach tool. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to market your site ahead of a competitor’s?
We don’t give any financial incentive for directing people to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
In surfing the internet for the words cheap conveyancing in Petersfield it shows results of many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?
The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Petersfield or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Petersfield differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of four quotes from different companies. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.