I am progressing with the sale of my flat in Melbourn and the EA has just e-mailed to warn that the purchasers are swapping conveyancer. I am told that this is due to the fact that the bank will only work with solicitors on their conveyancing panel. Why would a major mortgage company only work with certain solicitors rather the firm that they want to choose for their conveyancing in Melbourn ?
UK lenders have always had an approved set of law firms they are willing to work with, but in the past few years big names such as Nationwide, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for more than 25 years.
Lending institutions blame a rise in fraud by way of justification for the reduction – criteria have been tightened as a smaller panel is easier to monitor. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society claims that it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Plenty of firms are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are not going to have any impact on this.
There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Melbourn but how do I know who I should use?
It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Melbourn conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. 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 the deal.
It is unclear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Melbourn bank branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Melbourn conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend based on their specific requirements. Who do I believe?
As long as the conveyancer is on the mortgage company approved list, they must follow the CML Handbook provisions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
Our offer on a house in Melbourn has been accepted, but there is a chain. The owners have offered on on an apartment, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Melbourn. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with RBS started?
It is normal to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs too early (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Melbourn conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must check that your conveyancer is on the RBS approved list. Concerning the subsequent steps this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market many buyers would apply for the mortgage with RBS and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their conveyancer to move forward with the conveyancing in Melbourn.
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Melbourn. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. 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 Melbourn 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 have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Melbourn I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Melbourn suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
If you need a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.
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In surfing the web for the phrase on line conveyancing in Melbourn it brings up numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?
The best method of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the opinion of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Melbourn or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Melbourn differ, so it's a good idea to secure at least three estimates from different companies. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.