Much to our surprise we have been advised by our mortgage adviser that my Staines the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Solicitor panel. How can I be sure whether this is correct?
You need to call your Staines lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Staines conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
How up to date is your database of Staines solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? Do Nationwide send you an updated list?
Staines conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nationwide directly.
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Staines
It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Staines conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Staines
There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Staines and Solicitor firms in Staines offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
Is it the case that all Staines solicitor firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Lloyds conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the CLC.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Staines?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Staines. 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…’
As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a residence in Neath but live in Staines. My lawyer (approximately 300 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Staines who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Staines
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Staines. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Staines ?
Most houses in Staines are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Staines in which case you should be shopping around for a Staines conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.