My financial adviser has asked me for my Anstey lawyer’ panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I discover this. I have called my local Anstey office but they don't know it.
You are best placed to get this information from your Anstey conveyancing practitioner . They keep a central record lender panel numbers.
After reading mumsnet.com for an affordable solicitor in Anstey, most advise that I must use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. What is CQS?
Anstey Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have been granted accreditation by the law Society The Law Society introduced CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables home movers to recognise practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Anstey is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.
We are aiming to move house in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Anstey. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across this page.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your property agent but this should only happen once the previous owners lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. Subsequently you can advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Anstey or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Anstey.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Anstey. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Virgin Money have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that your lender is Virgin Money your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements outlined in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Virgin Money. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Virgin Money where a lease does not satisfy these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Anstey.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in April 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Virgin Money are being pedantic. The Anstey solicitor who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Virgin Money are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Virgin Money have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Virgin Money have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Virgin Money 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 need some expedited conveyancing in Anstey as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Anstey the following are instances of issues that can arise and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Anstey prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Anstey. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a property in Newport but I am based in Anstey. My solicitor (approximately 260 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Anstey who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Anstey based