We wanted to use a property lawyer in New Barnet for our home move. Our financial adviser has since notified us that our mortgage company Santander won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?
Pre- 2008 most banks had a different appetite for risk. Almost all New Barnet conveyancing firms would have been on many lender panels. The financial services regulator in 2010 conducted a thematic investigation into mortgage fraud which come to the conclusion: mortgage lenders should know the conveyancing solicitors dealt with. Consequently, mortgage companies have regularly sought more information from law firms regarding their operations and the individuals who work for them as well as set certain criteria such a completing on a minimum amount of conveyancing. Many New Barnet conveyancing firms that have been excluded from lender panels have Unblemished track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. New Barnet is one of the hundreds of areas where the lawyers showing on our search results are members of the panel for Santander.
We are purchasing a property and the lawyer has identified Chancel Repair for which the house may be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has suggested insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in New Barnet
Unless a previous purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you can take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in New Barnet to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Just acquired a detached house in New Barnet , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My New Barnet conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be certain the registration is addressed.
As far as conveyancing in New Barnet is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any third parties. As of today in the region of 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Registration occurs once the buyer is living at the property therefore an expedited registration is not always top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
Are there any apps to assist me to search for a New Barnet solicitor on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 25miles to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the search on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of New Barnet conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some New Barnet conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to verify whether they are on the Barclays Direct member panel
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a New Barnet conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a New Barnet conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with several firms including non New Barnet conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:
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What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in negotiating a lease extension in New Barnet. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
in cases where there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a New Barnet residence is Flat 2 2 Netherfield Road in April 2010. The Tribunale held that premium payable for a 90 year extension to the existing Lease should be £7,705. This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 76 years.
Are you able to clarify the nature of conveyancing supplied by New Barnet conveyancing practices?
On the whole New Barnet conveyancing solicitors will offer a wide sphere of services to home and land proprietors, vendors, investors, landlords and tenants and you can expect them to offer expert advice on some of the following services:
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Residential sale conveyancing in New Barnet or across the country
Domestic purchase conveyancing in New Barnet and throughout England and Wales
Help to Buy Conveyancing in New Barnet or throughout England and Wales Shariah Compliant Finance including sales, purchases and refinances General property advice Auction property conveyancing - selling and buying