2006-09-19 01:35:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you are obtaining a mortgage, then the surveyor will be chosen by the lender - you will have a choice on how comprehensive the survey is - which will be reflected by the fee. If you are not obtaining a mortgage, then either ask friends/relatives/colleagues or the estate agent.
Speak to friends/relatives/colleagues to find out what solicitor(s) they used, and what their experiences were like. In the absence of any information; you will normally choose a local solicitor, or one which is the cheapest (which can be anywhere in the country). It is possible to do long distance but that involves using the post, which can be slow. You might also want to find out what the solicitors policy is for failed transactions as some operate a no sale = no fee, but then it may be reflected in much higher fees.
2006-09-20 10:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by nemesis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a solicitor seek recommendations from friends or relatives, and your mortgage provider, but check several and compare their quotes for a straightforward transaction. You can use a licensed conveyancer as well, can be cheaper. Solicitors and conveyancers are generally reliable, it isn't really a matter of whether they will do the job properly, more a matter of cost, how fast they will work, and how easy they are to deal with. It will be useful, although not essential, if their offices are reasonably handy before and after the transaction. For a surveyor, find qualified people (eg RICS) relatively local to the property you are buying, so they will know the area. Do not use someone connected with an estate agent you are using. Compare costs, for different types of survey. Check how quickly they can respond to a survey request. Maybe check whether they can email you the report, for speed.
2006-09-19 08:59:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't just go with the one the bank/building society recommends, these are usually massive call centres and you won't always have a dedicated person working on your sale/purchase.
For your conveyancer, I would phone around a few solicitors and conveyancers and chat to them. See how approachable they are (will they actually speak to you, or insist on putting everything in writing) as well as comparing their fees.
For a surveyor, if you are getting a mortgage then you probably won't have a choice of surveyor, they will just instruct whoever they normally use, but if you also want an independent survey, then try to get recommendations - your estate agents can probably help.
Hope this helps, and good luck with your move!
2006-09-19 08:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit either and get the other automatically recommended.
It's the High Street Mafia and their members include Accountants, Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Architects, Bank Managers, Estate Agents etc.
Get to know the locals and ask who are the best and long established builders and ask them.
They will still come from the same group but you will get the best.
2006-09-19 08:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question I would ask is: Will this survey stand up in court? Cheap does not mean good, nor does expensive. Get one that is complete, its like buying insurance.
2013-09-28 20:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go with the ones the bank/ building society would normally use.
2006-09-19 08:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by Barry Von Leotard III 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have words with your estate agent. Also if you know anyone else who has sold their hose and ask them what their experiance was like.
2006-09-19 08:45:38 · answer #7 · answered by Graeme K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.legalmove.com/?OVRAW=online%20conveyancing&OVKEY=conveyancing%20online&OVMTC=standard
http://www.localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk/
Top link online conveyancing.
bottom online surveyors
2006-09-19 08:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋