I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Santander. I hope to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in North Somerset. Does the Santander Solicitor panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
My wife and I have lately purchased a house in North Somerset. We have noticed several issues with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been carried out for conveyancing in North Somerset?
The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in North Somerset. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a questionnaire known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, then you may have a claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in North Somerset.
We are looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in North Somerset who is on the Co-operative approved panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in North Somerset.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. North Somerset is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in North Somerset are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in North Somerset you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in North Somerset 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 property.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in North Somerset. I have land on a web site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Please set a few of specific advantages to selecting a high street property lawyer in North Somerset
Home movers in North Somerset choose a local conveyancing practitioner so that they can pop into the lawyer’s offices just in case they have problems, and to execute documents without using the post.
One could allege that there exists a slight advantage in opting for a lawyer nearby to the premises you are buying, due to the in-depth knowledge of the area and potential local issues - nevertheless this is debatable. The majority of conveyancers undertaking their work via the internet and may be almost anywhere.