Is the fact that my conveyancer in Berkeley is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
That is more than likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Berkeley conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented apartment in Berkeley by 28/4/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and ask them to they chase the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Berkeley. I I am struggling to find out whether they are on the Coventry Building Society approved list of lawyers. Could you assist?
The first thing you should do is e-mail the lawyer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you can call Coventry Building Society who may be able to help.
Taking into account that I will soon part with £400,000 on a terraced house in Berkeley I wish to talk to a lawyer concerning thetransaction before giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we recommend - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer who will be doing your conveyancing in Berkeley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a matter number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Berkeley should be the figure that you end up paying.
I am 17 days into a residential purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Berkeley. I am am starting to be disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
A lawyer would need to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been generated? In the event that it has you must advise them of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Berkeley
There are a number of houses in Berkeley on private roads. My partner and I are buying one such property. Are there any benefits to purchasing a property on a private road?
Berkeley conveyancing lawyers are well versed in transacting propertieson private. Your conveyancer will investigate title to identify any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that owners pay into to maintain the road. If one exists, the road will likely be maintained and look better than publicly maintained.