Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Chase Cross is not identified on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack 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. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Chase Cross conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
A colleague informed me that in purchasing a property in Chase Cross there could be various restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external alterations to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Chase Cross which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Chase Cross should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We are aiming to move house in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Chase Cross. Conveyancing firm was organised before I stumbled across your website.
On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from your property agent however this should only be done when the vendors solicitors confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. After that you should inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal company but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Chase Cross or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Chase Cross.
I have instructed a Chase Cross conveyancing practitioner having checked that they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
HSBC will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually HSBC 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 Chase Cross 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.
Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the primary cause of obstruction in Chase Cross house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Chase Cross.
I have recentlydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Chase Cross for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Chase Cross conveyancing specialists.
I am buying a new build apartment in Chase Cross. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chase Cross
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. 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. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
What tools are available to locate a Chase Cross law firm on the Santander conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 10miles to meet the lawyer.
You can use the facility on this page. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Chase Cross conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Chase Cross conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to see whether they are on the Santander approved list