Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Robertsbridge is not on my bank's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?
That is more than likely a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume 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 simply call the Robertsbridge conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Robertsbridge?
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 Robertsbridge.
We're in Robertsbridge, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Nationwide , and our solicitor is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no solicitor should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Robertsbridge 10 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware precisely where to look for all the suitable paperwork so you may purchase or sell your property without a hitch. Where copies can’t be located, your conveyancer may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the property.
How do I use your search facility to choose a conveyancing practitioner in Robertsbridge on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
1st select a lender such as Nationwide Building Society, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or TSB then type in your preferred area such as Robertsbridge. Conveyancing practices in Robertsbridge and further afield will then be listed.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Robertsbridge are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Robertsbridge in which case you should be shopping around for a Robertsbridge conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.
I own a studio flat in Robertsbridge, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2010. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Robertsbridge with an extended lease are worth £175,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2083
With 58 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £23,800 and £27,400 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.