Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Redhill is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (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 contact the Redhill conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel conveyancer as I would much rather appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in Redhill?
You should check but the the likelihood is that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers if you accept the "fee-free" deal. Speak to the bank to ask if they offer you a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Redhill.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Redhill. Do I pick up the keys to the property on completion from my conveyancer? If so, I will use a local conveyancing solicitor in Redhill?
On the day of completion you will not be required to go to the conveyancers office in Redhill. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the purchase money to the seller's conveyancers, and once they have received this, you will be able to collect the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
How can we tell if a Redhill conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Redhill getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Redhill conveyancing solicitors are chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from HSBC?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have HSBC done the survey? Have you advised HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Redhill. Now, I need the files however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do 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 Redhill of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
My company is planning to take over a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Redhill for less than 1500k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Redhill, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right firm. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your contact information or email us so that we may supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
I am four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Redhill. I am am very disappointed with the quality of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and have the loan are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating charges and delays. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Redhill