Me and my fiance are buying a 3 bedroom flat in Whyteleafe with a mortgage. We have a Whyteleafe conveyancer, however the lender says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the lender panel solicitors or continue with our Whyteleafe conveyancing practitioner as well as pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; is there anything we can do?
Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Whyteleafe conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
What happens if my solicitor is suspended from the Santander Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Whyteleafe?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.
Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Whyteleafe , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Whyteleafe conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be sure the registration formalities are dealt with.
As far as conveyancing in Whyteleafe is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any third persons or bodies. Currently roughly three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration occurs after the purchaser has moved in to the premises therefore an expedited registration is not usually primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Whyteleafe for less than £1,200?
We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Whyteleafe, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right firm. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or email so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Whyteleafe for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.
I am due to consider estimates for conveyancing in Whyteleafe from three lawyer and decide on one. Should I ask them to hold tight until I a suitable flat to buy.
We suggest that you wait to ask your property lawyer to open a file and submit searches once the offer has been agreed to on the property especially as Whyteleafe conveyancing searches are costly.