Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Leigh is not identified on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer 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 Leigh conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
We are downsizing from our property in Leigh and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Leigh conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Leigh. Having lived in Leigh for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
About to purchase a new build apartment in Leigh. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Leigh
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
What does commercial conveyancing in Leigh cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Leigh incorporates a wide array of guidance, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer 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 tenancies.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but live in Leigh. My conveyancer (approximately 235 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Leigh to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Leigh
Online reading suggests that Leigh solicitors are more expensive than licensed conveyancers in Leigh to use when purchasing a property. Am I better off using a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am buying for my home move in Leigh.
When it comes to conveyancing in Leigh the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.