Are the BSA intent on creating a searchable register to list practices on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for instance in Robin Hoods Bay?
We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.
When it comes to lenders such as Santander, do Robin Hoods Bay solicitors face an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
We previously chose conveyancing lawyers based in Robin Hoods Bay on the Principality solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental sum for dealing with the Principality mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Principality?
Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer is entitled to charge a fee for this. The fee is not dictated by Principality but by your Robin Hoods Bay property lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Principality panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Santander as we want to carry out improvements to our house in Robin Hoods Bay. Do we need to select a high street Robin Hoods Bay solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Santander would not normally appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Santander list.
How does conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Robin Hoods Bay come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Robin Hoods Bay 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 property lawyers 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 Robin Hoods Bay or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Robin Hoods Bay is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Robin Hoods Bay are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Robin Hoods Bay 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 Robin Hoods Bay may decide 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 property.
I am downsizing from my home. My former lawyers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Robin Hoods Bay if that makes things easier.
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We have instructed a Robin Hoods Bay conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have picked up in the terms and conditions that they are not regulated by the FCA. Am I right to be worried or is that standard with conveyancing practitioner?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They should be governed by the SRA, who dictate strict rules in place on monies sitting on client account.