Much to our surprise we have been notified by our mortgage adviser that my Walton on the Hill the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
You need to call your Walton on the Hill conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Walton on the Hill conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
We are purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Walton on the Hill who is on the HSBC solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Walton on the Hill.
Me and my brother purchased a terraced Edwardian property in Walton on the Hill. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and The Royal Bank of Scotland. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Walton on the Hill and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Walton on the Hill. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Walton on the Hill
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
Do I need to be concerned that brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Walton on the Hill conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be very helpful. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may recommend conveyancers to instruct. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to select your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders operate an approved list of law firms you have to use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Walton on the Hill for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
You may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training purposes.