My wife and I are purchasing a 2 bedroom flat in Littleport with a mortgage. We like our Littleport solicitor, however the lender says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the bank panel solicitors or keep our Littleport property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. This seems very unfair; can we not require that the bank use our Littleport property lawyer ?
No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Littleport conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must leave my rented property in Littleport by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice for your letting until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your conveyancer and request that they seek the assistance the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look towards
We are looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Littleport who is on the Principality approved panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Principality . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Littleport.
We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Littleport for our home move. Our broker has since notified us that our bank Barclays Direct won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?
A bank will insist on an approved solicitor act for it. Borrowers are liable to bear the cost of this. Do use our search facility to find a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Littleport on the Barclays Direct approved list of solicitors.
Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Littleport?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Littleport will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Littleport. The report provides 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 Littleport.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Littleport it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Littleport commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Littleport.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Littleport and how can you help?
The 1954 Act provides security of tenure to commercial tenants, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Littleport is one of our hundreds of locations in which our lawyers are based