Are the BSA intent on creating a online directory to to identify law firms on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Meir?
We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.
What can a local search tell me about the property we're buying in Meir?
Meir conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search plays an important role in most Meir conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic sections.
I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Meir. I now require my file but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Meir of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Meir is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Meir are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Meir you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Meir may determine 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 residence.
I was pointed in your direction by two or three local estate agents in Meir to select a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers ahead of a competitor’s?
We don’t give any financial incentive for sending work our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
My partner and I have AIP from Coventry Building Society who suggested that they will lend up to £300k. When do I need to appoint a lawyer for conveyancing? Meir is where we plan to move to.
It would be wise to instruct a lawyer now so that the conveyancer can open the ledger so they can conduct their AML checks etc. As and when you wish them to commence work they will seek a payment on account usually approximately £225. That should generally be once you have the mortgage offer and valuation back, however should you wish to speed matters you can start quicker albeit risking some money.