I am looking for value for money conveyancer. Should I go for for an online conveyancer rather than a family Stoke Park conveyancing solicitor?
Existing third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Stoke Park law firms often have connections with mortgage brokers and Stoke Park, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Possessing a well rounded intelligence of the local area is an advantage.
I am considering remortgaging my flat in Stoke Park, does my lawyer have to be on the Skipton Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Skipton conveyancing panel, but Skipton would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
We are intent on selling our home in Stoke Park and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Stoke Park lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Stoke Park. Having lived in Stoke Park for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Stoke Park?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Stoke Park. 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 have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Stoke Park for my home move. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
One can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
Would local authority permission be required to split a single dwelling into a couple of flats in Stoke Park? This has taken place to a house adjacent to a friend in Stoke Park and was not aware of the conversion until it was complete.
Planning Permission yes. Building Reg Approval yes.