My friend's uncle is a solicitor. I hope that I will receive preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Gaydon?
It’s a good idea to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Make use of our search tool on this site. The amounts seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out property in Gaydon by 7/8/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice for your letting until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your lawyer and request that they cajole the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
Is it correct that all Gaydon CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Skipton conveyancing list of approved firms?
Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of firms.
I currently have a mortgage with Nationwide for my property in Gaydon. Conveyancing was finalised a year ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Nationwide?
Nationwide must be informed of your intention prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Nationwide’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Nationwide directly. You need not do this via a Nationwide conveyancing panel solicitor.
I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Kent Reliance. Is it usual for Kent Reliance to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Gaydon is approved on their conveyancing panel? Kent Reliance have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Kent Reliance to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the main cause of obstruction in Gaydon house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Gaydon.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Gaydon 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be retained by HMLR under a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and obtain current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.
My father-in-law mentioned that when selecting a conveyancing solicitors they must be approved by your bank. This is my first home move but I have an AIP with Santander and I already have a family conveyancing solicitor in Gaydon in place. Does Halifax insist on an approved solicitor to be selected? If so, where can I find that list for my conveyancing in Gaydon?
You need to choose a solicitor that is on the Halifax panel. Simply call your preferred Gaydon conveyancing solicitor to check if they are on the Halifax panel. If they are not on the panel you have a number of options open to you here:
- Proceed with your chosen Gaydon conveyancing practitioner but Halifax will need to use a conveyancer from their conveyancing panel. The net result is additional charges and probable interruption.
- Get a new solicitor to conduct the conveyancing, ensuring that they are on the Halifax conveyancing panel.
- Convince your property lawyer to pull out all the stops to get listed on the Halifax conveyancing panel.