Is the fact that my solicitor in Stowmarket is not identified on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Stowmarket conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
Me and my partner are acquiring our first property. The lawyer has calledto check if we wish to purchase supplemental conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Stowmarket
The scope of Stowmarket conveyancing searches depends entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your general attitude to risk. What matters is that you properly comprehend what information each search could supply. Then you can make a decision if you personally think you need that search. If uncertain, ask the property lawyer to explain.
I am intent on selling our house in Stowmarket and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A high street Stowmarket conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Stowmarket. Having lived in Stowmarket for many years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Stowmarket differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Stowmarket contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because developers in Stowmarket typically buy the site, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Stowmarket or who has acted in the same development.
What makes your site different to alternative web based conveyancing solicitors for conveyancing in Stowmarket?
At this site get a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in Stowmarket. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the most kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Stowmarket
I'm selling a property in Stowmarket. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't see my conveyancer's name on the list. Is this a big problem?
Not all staff in the practice must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unlicensed staff.