I am not well enough to travel far from Hythe. Is there a reason why all Hythe solicitors aren't included on all lender panels?
Pre- 2008 most banks demonstrated an approach to risk which differs from the current day. The financial regulator in 2010 instigated a thematic review into mortgage fraud which in summary warned lenders: know the property lawyers on your panel. Accordingly, lenders have subsequently looked to extract more information from law firms about their processes and the staff who work for them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum amount of transactions. Thousands of firms have found themselves excluded from lender panels even though they had 100% healthy disciplinary record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Many firms found it impossible meet the criteria of volume of transactions the mortgage companies required.
Can the conveyancing lawyers indexed on your site conduct right to buy conveyancing in Hythe?
We work with a variety of conveyancing lawyers who can handle right to buy conveyancing work Please contact us to secure a costs calculation.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Hythe?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hythe will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hythe. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hythe.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Hythe it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Hythe commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Hythe.
The deeds to my home can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Hythe 4 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
How does conveyancing in Hythe differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Hythe come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in Hythe usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Hythe or who has acted in the same development.
What are my options where I am not happy with the lawyer who conducted my conveyancing in Hythe?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and unfortunately occasionally things do go wrong. However there is recourse if you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Hythe. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a lawyer to their governing body. If you remain unhappy you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.