Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Tolworth. Is there a reason why all Tolworth property lawyers are not on all lender panels?
As unjust as it may seem for lenders to limit who can represent them, from the public’s or solicitor’s perspective, the the contrary view is that mortgage companies are increasingly anxious and consider it necessary to shield themselves against illegal activities. As a consequence of this concern banks are limiting their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Tolworth. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?
Given that you have now exchanged you now have to appoint a conveyancing lawyer as a matter of priority as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the deal. All auction property should have an associated auction set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You need to hand this to the lawyer working for you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
My uncle informed me that in purchasing a property in Tolworth there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Tolworth which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Tolworth should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Santander. I assume I don't need a Tolworth solicitor on the Santander panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?
If you have finished paying off your Santander mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Santander mortgage from the register. Santander, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where Santander has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- Santander has instructed the Land Registry to do so
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Tolworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street Tolworth conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Tolworth. We have lived in Tolworth for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with 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)
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Tolworth and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides protection to business lessees, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Tolworth is one of our hundreds of locations in which our lawyers are based
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Tolworth for my home move. Can I check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
One can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
Is it true that a Tolworth conveyancing firm taken to court by a client for not carrying out comprehensive conveyancing searches?
Our attention has not be brought to such a Tolworth conveyancing claim but according to a recent report, a couple purchasing a property elsewhere in England successfully won a claim against their solicitor as a consequence of development plans to construct a wind farm not being picked up in conveyancing searches.
Where you are buying in Tolworth It is critical that your conveyancing practitioner carry out all Tolworth conveyancing searches necessary making sure that you have relevant and current information ahead of acquiring a home in Tolworth.