Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Nunthorpe is not on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should contact the Nunthorpe conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
I am downsizing from our house in Nunthorpe and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Nunthorpe conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Nunthorpe. We have lived in Nunthorpe for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Nunthorpe for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Nunthorpe conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Nunthorpe differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Nunthorpe approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Nunthorpe usually buy 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Nunthorpe or who has acted in the same development.
As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a property in Neath but I am based in Nunthorpe. My conveyancer (based 300 miles from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Nunthorpe who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Nunthorpe
I note that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the lender conveyancing panel. Do Nunthorpe conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for my conveyancing?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Nunthorpe.