In scouring moneysavingexpert.com for a cheap solicitor in Longfield, many comment that I should look for a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures through the scheme protocol It covers many companies who conduct conveyancing in Longfield.
There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Longfield but how do I know who's good?
Do not opt for the cheapest Longfield conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Longfield. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Principality be concerned?
As your lender is Principality your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions outlined in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The CML Handbook sets out minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Principality where a lease does not meet these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Longfield.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Longfield. I have a mortgage agreed with Nationwide. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Longfield. I now require my papers but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Longfield of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Longfield is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Longfield are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Longfield you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Longfield may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Cardiff but I am based in Longfield. My solicitor (based 235 miles from meneeds me to sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Longfield who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Longfield based
22 days into buying a residence in Longfield. Conveyancing solicitor has phoned to say the property is "Leasehold". Should this impact the marketability of the property?
Longfield conveyancing does not normally involve leasehold houses. The main factor here is the unexpired lease term and the ground rent. If there are over a hundred years remaining with a nominal rent, it's essentially freehold, so it’s unlikely to impact the marketability too much.
At the other end of the spectrum, if it's, say, Sixty years it is bound to have a material effect on the value, and most likely wouldn't be mortgageable. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be specified in the lease which should be made available to your conveyancer.