Would the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend perform right to buy conveyancing in Newport?
We have identified numerous conveyancing specialists carrying out right to buy transactions Please call the solicitors listed in order to secure a costs illustration.
We note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Newport?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Newport.
Is it the case that all Newport CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Lloyds conveyancing list of approved practices?
It is true that some lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Lloyds are being difficult. The Newport solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Lloyds are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I've read lots of house buying guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Newport solicitor - who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
HSBC will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually HSBC will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Newport postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Newport.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years past for my conveyancing in Newport. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate 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 Newport 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.
How does conveyancing in Newport differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Newport approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Newport usually purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Newport or who has acted in the same development.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Newport. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new contact details and get the loan are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders approved list to avoid added charges and delays. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Newport