Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Smithfield?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct attended exchanges. Do e-mail us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
Having sold my house in Smithfield last October yet the purchaser is calling daily complaining that his lawyer needs to hear from mylawyer. What should have happened following completion?
Following your sale your lawyer should send the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Where relevant, your solicitor should also evidence that the mortgage has been paid off to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion steps specific conveyancing in Smithfield.
I am thinking of remortgaging my property in Smithfield, does my lawyer have to be on the HSBC Solicitor panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but HSBC will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Smithfield , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Smithfield conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the registration is addressed.
As far as conveyancing in Smithfield registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any third persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration is effected once the buyer has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not typically top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Smithfield ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on this type of premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Smithfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Smithfield conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Smithfield.