I am not in a position to travel far from Kingstanding. Is there a reason why all Kingstanding solicitors aren't automatically on all mortgage company panels?
Mortgage Companies ordinarily restrict either the type or volume of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. Typical examples of such criteria being that the practice must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some banks for instance HSBC made a decision to restrict the number of practices they allow to act for them. You should note that lenders have no responsibility for the accuracy of advice provided by any Kingstanding solicitor on their approved list. Property fraud was a key driver in the reduction of solicitor panels in the last decade even though there are conflicting opinions about the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Data published by the Land Registry indicates that thousands of law firms only conduct one or two conveyances annually. Those advocating conveyancing panel culls ask why conveyancing firms should have any entitlement to remain on a lender panel when clearly property law is not their primary expertise?
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my rented property in Kingstanding by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they chase the owners lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim to achieve
I require expedited conveyancing in Kingstanding as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Kingstanding the following are instances of what can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Kingstanding?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Kingstanding. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
What does commercial conveyancing in Kingstanding cover?
Kingstanding conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Kingstanding for my house move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One can review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.