We are due to complete on the purchase of a house in Silvertown but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the seller of three thousand pounds in the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement but Skipton will not permit this. Why were they approached?
Any property lawyer that is on a Skipton conveyancing panel is obliged to disclose to Skipton of any variations to the sale price. If you were to refuse your conveyancing practitioner to notify the price change to Skipton then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Skipton and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Silvertown.
It is 10 years ago since I purchased my house in Silvertown. Conveyancing solicitors have just been instructed on the sale but I can't track down the title deeds. Will this cause complications?
Don’t worry too much. First there is a possibility that the deeds will be kept by your lender or they could be in the possession of the lawyers who handled your purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Silvertown relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
I am planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Silvertown who is on the Aldermore approved. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore in certain locations such as Silvertown. We dont recommend any particular firm.
We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from Clydesdale as we want to carry out a loft conversion to our property in Silvertown. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby Silvertown solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
Clydesdale don't usually 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 Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
We expect to receive a AIP from Clydesdale this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Silvertown solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Silvertown solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.
About to purchase apartment in Silvertown. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Silvertown solicitor is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Silvertown. Now, I need the files however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Silvertown of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am selling my house. My previous lawyers has retired. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Silvertown if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Silvertown. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.