I am obtaining a mortgage with Santander. I hope to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Cockfosters. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I got the keys to my home on 8 October and my personal details is not yet registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Cockfosters advises it should be recorded inside ten days. Are transfers in Cockfosters particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Cockfosters registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the buyer has moved in to the premises thus an expedited registration is not typically top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Cockfosters in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cockfosters. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My company is intending to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in Cockfosters for below £2000?
We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Cockfosters, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
We are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Cockfosters. We are not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
They would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your loan offer been generated? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating expenses and complications. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Cockfosters
My wife and I have instructed a Cockfosters conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (first time buyers) and have picked up in the engagement letter that they are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Should I be concerned or is that standard with conveyancing practitioner?
We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancing practitioner don't lend money. You should check that they are regulated by the SRA, who dictate stringent obligations regulating funds deposited on client account.