We see that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Portsmouth?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Portsmouth.
I am purchasing a new build flat in Portsmouth. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Portsmouth you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Portsmouth.
I am planning to move property in January. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Portsmouth. Conveyancing firm was found before I stumbled across this website.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the property agent however this can only take place after the vendors solicitors inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you should tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you choose a conveyancing in Portsmouth or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Portsmouth.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Portsmouth. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Bank of Ireland have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Bank of Ireland your lawyer must follow the conveyancing instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Bank of Ireland. The CML Handbook contains minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Bank of Ireland where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Portsmouth.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in July 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Principality are being a right pain. The Portsmouth solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Principality are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality 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.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Portsmouth?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Portsmouth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I'm remortgaging my existing home to a buy to let mortgage with Clydesdale and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards a second house. The location we are talking about is Portsmouth. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the transactions?
Make use of our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are your lawyer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and needs.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Portsmouth. I've chance upon a web site which seems to have the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?