I was referred a solicitor who has given a fee calculation of £1150 for leasehold conveyancing in Rotherhithe. I’m selling a modern detached home for £125,000. Is this overpriced? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Rotherhithe?
The costs illustration is slightly on the high side. If you are willing to spend time contrasting quotes you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. That being said, you maylive to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to enquire that the firm can also act for your lender. You can utilise our comparison tool to choose a Rotherhithe conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Rotherhithe.
is it true that all Rotherhithe conveyancing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the UBS conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. The majority of lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be overseen by the CLC.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Rotherhithe. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Leeds Building Society. Is it usual for Leeds Building Society to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Rotherhithe is approved on their conveyancing panel? Leeds Building Society have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Rotherhithe?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Rotherhithe. 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 am a sole trader hoping to take over a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Rotherhithe for under 2k?
We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Rotherhithe, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Rotherhithe for my sale. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.
My solicitors in Rotherhithe have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the lender. Is it case that being on the lender conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the mortgage company Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the bank directly.