Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Pershore is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his conveyancing?
That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters 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. If you are concerned you should simply call the Pershore conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
My mortgage company has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Pershore but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Pershore or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?
The minority of Pershore conveyancing practitioners are on all banks conveyancing panel. Do make the most of the above search tool to locate a Pershore conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.
My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Pershore and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Pershore. We have lived in Pershore for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must enquire of 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)
How does conveyancing in Pershore differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Pershore come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Pershore typically purchase the site, 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 Pershore or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Pershore is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Pershore are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Pershore you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pershore 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 premises.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a property in Cardiff but live in Pershore. My solicitor (who is 235 miles from meneeds me to sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Pershore who can 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 or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Pershore