Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Virgin Money Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in New Addington?
The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
What does a local search inform me about the house we're buying in New Addington?
New Addington conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every New Addington conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal information 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 13 topic sections.
My wife and I purchased a semi-detached Edwardian property in New Addington. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Santander. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in New Addington and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing practitioner who completed the work.
What does commercial conveyancing in New Addington cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in New Addington incorporates a wide array of advice, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a residence in Neath but I am based in New Addington. My solicitor (who is 200 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in New Addington to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in New Addington
I require the services of a mortgage company panel solicitor in New Addington. Can you assist?
It is not clear why you need a New Addington panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in New Addington are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in New Addington not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site