I was referred a conveyancer who has sent a quote for just over a thousand pound for freehold conveyancing in Abingdon. I’m looking to sell a Victorian property for £125,000. Is this over the top? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Abingdon?
The charges are a bit high. If you are happy to expend time scrutinising fee on a like for like basis you may be able to reduce the fees slightly by say £125. On the other hand, you maycome to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to ensure that the solicitor can also act for your bank. Do utilise our comparison tool to choose a Abingdon conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Abingdon.
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Abingdon. I I would like to check whether they are on the Santander conveyancing panel. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
The first thing to do is e-mail the solicitor and enquire if they can act for the bank. Alternatively you can get in touch with Santander who may be able to assist.
is it true that all Abingdon solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the organisation would be overseen by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Coventry BS are being difficult. The Abingdon solicitor who is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Coventry BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Coventry BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Coventry BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Coventry BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I have instructed a Abingdon lawyer having made sure that they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Kent Reliance will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Kent Reliance 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 Abingdon 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 used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Abingdon. Now, I need my documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Abingdon of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Abingdon it shows results of many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?
The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the counsel of colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Abingdon or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Abingdon vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.
What is the reason for my property lawyer requiring numerous items of ID before I can proceed with my conveyancing in Abingdon?
Abingdon property lawyers are required by the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, HM Land Registry and current AML legislation to certify that the have checked the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a condition of your lender if you are obtaining a mortgage. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have information such as your full names, national insurance number and DOB.