How up to date is your search tool for South East London conveyancing solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel? Do TSB send you an updated list?
South East London conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.
Is it the case that all South East London CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Clydesdale conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
Some major banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.
We expect to receive a AIP from HSBC 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 HSBC recommend any South East London solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint South East London solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the HSBC conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and HSBC through the process.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Kent Reliance are being pedantic. The South East London solicitor who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Kent Reliance are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Kent Reliance have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Kent Reliance have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Kent Reliance may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in South East London?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in South East London will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in South East London. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in South East London.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in South East London it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to South East London commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in South East London.
How does conveyancing in South East London differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in South East London come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in South East London usually buy the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in South East London or who has acted in the same development.
Hoping to buy a property located in South East London and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about South East London. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the South East London area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at South East London. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
Is it best to use a South East London conveyancing solicitor based in the vicinity that I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal work but her office is over three hundred kilometers away.
The benefit of a high street South East London conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign documents, deliver your identification documents and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and they were happy that should surpass using an unknown South East London conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.