My IFA says he needs my Friern Barnet solicitor’s panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Friern Barnet office but they have not responded to me.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Friern Barnet conveyancing practitioner . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.
AssumingI were to buy a freehold homein Friern Barnet for cash and have no survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Friern Barnet?
The only reduction in fees you would achieve is the costs for searches. A conveyancer still got to do everything else - money laundering, liaising with your sellers property lawyer, SDLT submission, register the property etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge however it will not be significant.
What happens if my solicitor is suspended from the Clydesdale Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Friern Barnet?
The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. 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 for a fee.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years past for my conveyancing in Friern Barnet. Now, I need my documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Friern Barnet of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Friern Barnet prior to instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a mortgage on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Friern Barnet. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Friern Barnet especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Friern Barnet.
What is the difference between surveying and conveyancing in Friern Barnet?
Conveyancing - in Friern Barnet or elsewhere - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are intending to buy and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for negotiating the buying price down or asking the vendor to fix the defects prior to you complete your move.