It has come to my attention via my broker that my Highworth the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. How can I be sure if this is correct?
Your first step should be to contact your Highworth conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
When can the exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in Highworth and do I need to be at the solicitors office?
Where you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Highworth you are invited in to sign contracts. However, the law practices we work with provide a nationwide conveyancing service and provide as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the conveyancer to officially exchange at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Highworth)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
After looking at mumsnet.com for an online solicitor in Highworth, many advise that I must look for a CQS accredited lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?
Highworth Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have achieved certification by the law Society The Law Society introduced CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables buyers and sellers to identify solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Highworth is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The scheme requires solicitors to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Highworth before retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via 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 Highworth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Highworth to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
Is it possible to change conveyancer as I need to retain a firm on the Halifax conveyancing list. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Highworth five minutes from me but she is not accepted by Halifax
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Highworth on the Halifax panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Highworth. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Highworth.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Highworth. I happened to stumble across a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?