Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in West Molesey is not identified on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
That is more than likely a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer 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 simply call the West Molesey conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
I am planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in West Molesey who is on the Nottingham Building Society solicitor. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nottingham Building Society in certain locations such as West Molesey. We dont recommend any particular firm.
A colleague suggested that where I am purchasing in West Molesey I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is occasionally included in the estimate for your West Molesey conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about West Molesey around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, West Molesey Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information about West Molesey.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - agreed a price, yet the property agent told us that the vendor will only proceed if we appoint their preferred solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in West Molesey
It is improbable the owners are behind this. Should the vendor require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to instruct your own,trusted West Molesey conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will earn their estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by head office.
I’m about to sell my garden apartment in West Molesey. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have recently received a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the maintenance contribution as you normally would given that all ground rent and maintenance invoices should be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
We have reached the end of our tether in seeking a lease extension in West Molesey. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a West Molesey conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a West Molesey property is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case related to 1 flat.
We are contemplating using a web based lawyer rather than a West Molesey conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?
There are advantages of having the option pop in to a local West Molesey conveyancing solicitor for example
- signing documents and and when necessary
- sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
- the ability to complain if matters are not going as expected
When analysing fees, look out for hidden extras. Most decent West Molesey high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online companies seem to offer discounted prices, but have hidden 'extras' in the small print.