Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Bickley is not on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters 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 solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Bickley conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
My partner and I are buying our first home. The property lawyer has texted usto see if we want to order extra conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's needed for conveyancing in Bickley
The type of Bickley conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately understand what information the searches could give you. You may then decide if you personally think you need that search. Where you are in doubt, ask your solicitor to recommend.
Having sold my house in Bickley last October but the buyer keeps Skype messaging me complaining that his solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?
Post completion of your disposal your solicitor should deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. If applicable, your conveyancer should also send confirmation that the mortgage has been paid off to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements unique to conveyancing in Bickley.
After looking at online forums for a cheap solicitor in Bickley, many say that I must use a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol Membership covers many companies who carry out conveyancing in Bickley.
Is it necessary to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a house in Bickley?
Unless a previous purchase of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Bickley to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Bickley. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bickley
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.