Much to our surprise we have been notified by our financial adviser that my Frenchay lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. What can I do to check?
The best course of action for you to take is to call your Frenchay lawyer directly. You lawyer should advise you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.
It is is a decade since I bought my house in Frenchay. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been instructed on the sale but I can't track down the title documents. Is this a major issue?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be retained by the lender or they could be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Frenchay relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it is more problematic but is resolvable.
When researching online forums for an affordable lawyer in Frenchay, most say that I must use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. What is CQS?
Frenchay Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have achieved accreditation by the law Society The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps buyers and sellers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Frenchay is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Building Societies Association.
I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Frenchay it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for me?
The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Frenchay or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Frenchay vary, so it's a good idea to request at least four fee calculations from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to increase.
There are only Seventy years left on my flat in Frenchay. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the freeholder. On the whole a specialist may be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Frenchay.
Frenchay Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Can you tell me if there are any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the maintenance fees? You will want to find out as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask other people what they think of them. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the appropriate party and specifically how they are spending the funds.
I today found out that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Frenchay is related to the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this allowed?
Provided no conflict arises this should be fine. If you are requiring mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements concerning this. For example for RBS - Direct Line One as of 18/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :