Is the fact that my solicitor in Easton is not on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his conveyancing?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible 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 top 5 reasons are as follows: (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. Where you are concerned you should contact the Easton conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
It is 10 years ago since I bought my home in Easton. Conveyancing solicitors have just been instructed on the sale but I am unable to find the title documents. Is this a major issue?
Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be retained by the lender or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who handled the purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Easton involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it is more of a problem but is not insurmountable.
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Easton
Do not opt for the lowest Easton conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
Does a directory service exist listing Leeds Building Society panel conveyancers in Easton on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings visible online. If you are in need of a Easton lawyer on the Leeds Building Society please use our tool.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Easton. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
I'm converting the mortgage on my existing home to a buy to let loan with Barclays and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a deposit on another house. The area we are interested in is Easton. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?
Make use of our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are the lawyer should be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you lawyer and specify your expectations and needs.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Easton. I am am starting to be frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
They would need to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and have the offer are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added costs and complications. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Easton
I need to find a mortgage company panel solicitor in Easton. Can you assist?
Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Easton panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Easton are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Easton not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month