Is the fact that my solicitor in Haslingden is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor 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 simply call the Haslingden conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
My brother and I have just bought a property in Haslingden. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Haslingden?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Haslingden. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Haslingden.
I used Stirling Law a few years past for my conveyancing in Haslingden. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact 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 Haslingden of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am buying a new build flat in Haslingden. Conveyancing is daunting 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 few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Haslingden
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. 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.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Haslingden is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?
Flying freeholds in Haslingden are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Haslingden you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Haslingden may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a house in Cardiff but reside in Haslingden. My conveyancer (approximately 260 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Haslingden to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Haslingden