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Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. If I instruct you who will be doing my conveyancing?
A. We Robson Palmer Solicitors will monitor and carry out your legal work for your transaction and insure the case runs smoothly and completes within your allocated time scale.
Q. Is the conveyancing done online or will I have chance to speak to my solicitor acting for me?
A. Your instruction is normally taken on line or over the telephone. As soon as we have processed your personal details, we will send you out initial letters. You can maintain contact with your case manager by letter, telephone or email.
Q. How long does the conveyancing process normally take?
A. It depends on individual circumstances but an average sale and or purchase take between 8-10 weeks. A re mortgage will normally take around 4 weeks. If you have an individual requirement for time scale please let us know at the outset.
Q. Why may the local authority search cost vary?
A. The local authority search is a necessary requirement in any property or land based transaction and reveals any planning, environmental health, financial, highways and a number of other restrictions recorded on the subject property. A fee is charged for this search and varies from the relevant district council in which you reside.
Q. Are the environmental and drainage searches compulsory?
A. No! The drainage and environmental search are not compulsory but are definitely recommended. Consider that a clean environmental search and drainage search can be a strong selling point and can be obtained within days. You can ask for these searches at additional rates.
Q. Are there any other costs involved?
A. If you live in a mining area, you may have to pay an additional fee called the Mining Search. This fee is normally £21.50. Should you choose to have an Environmental Search the charge for this is £41.95 and for the Drainage Search is £42.50. Other fees that may arise such as the following with there respective prices; Deed of Postponement (£75.00 plus VAT); First Registration (£100.00 plus VAT); Shared Ownership (£150.00 plus VAT)