Is the fact that my conveyancer in Fulham is not identified on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (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. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Fulham conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Fulham even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for example if I wish to acquire a shop in Fulham with a loan from TSB?
Our search tool is primarily used to select residential conveyancing solicitors in Fulham but we have listed towards the end of this page some Fulham commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the firm directly to see if they can also act for TSB
I am purchasing a terraced house in Fulham. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Fulham you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Fulham.
My wife and I own a terraced Georgian property in Fulham. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Nationwide Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Fulham and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Fulham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fulham
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If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
My wife and I have selected a Fulham conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have picked up in the terms and conditions that they are not overseen by the FCA. Should I be worried or is that usually the case with lawyer?
We can't see why they should be. Most lawyer don't lend money. You should check that they are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who dictate strict rules in place on funds held in their bank.