My IFA says he needs my Dore lawyer’ panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have contacted my local Dore office but they have not responded to me.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Dore property lawyer . Most Dore law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
Please explain the implications if my solicitor is expelled from the Aldermore Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Dore?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.
A colleague suggested that where I am purchasing in Dore I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Dore conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out important information about Dore around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information about Dore.
3 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Dore concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Do I need to be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Dore conveyancing company?
As with lots of professional services, often input from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all put forward conveyancers to select. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there may be a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to choose your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that some banks specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your home move.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Dore for my remortgage. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.