My mortgage broker says he needs my West Harrow lawyer’ panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local West Harrow branch but they cant find it on their system.
You are best placed to get this information from your West Harrow lawyer . Most West Harrow conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
My wife and I are due to exchange on the purchase of a property in West Harrow but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the seller in the sum of £2k taking the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process but Kent Reliance are not allowing this. Why were they notified?
Any solicitor that is on a Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is obliged to advise Kent Reliance of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to disclose the reduction to Kent Reliance then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Kent Reliance and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in West Harrow.
As I am unsure how the conveyancing process works what is the most important number one tip you can give me regarding purchase conveyancing in West Harrow?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in West Harrow or throughout North West London is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for conflict between you and others involved in the house moving process. E.g., the seller, selling agent and even potentially a mortgage company. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in West Harrow is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the transaction whose role it is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.
On occasion a potential adversary will try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is contrary to your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
In looking at online forums for a conveyancing solicitor in West Harrow, many comment that I should instruct a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol the standard includes numerous firms who execute conveyancing in West Harrow.
I purchased a terraced Edwardian property in West Harrow. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Birmingham Midshires. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should review 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 West Harrow and other areas of 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 mortgage companies. You can also check the position with your conveyancing practitioner who carried out the work.
I am downsizing from my house. My former lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in West Harrow if that makes a difference.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in West Harrow. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.