Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Witham is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor 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 contact the Witham conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Witham even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for instance if I wish to acquire a shop in Witham with a loan from HSBC Bank?
The service is primarily there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Witham but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Witham commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the company directly to see if they are also authorised to represent HSBC Bank
We are due to move property in March. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Witham. Conveyancing lawyer was organised prior to coming across your site.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the property agent but this should only occur once the sellers conveyancers confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be passed over. After that you will need to tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a conveyancing in Witham or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Witham.
I am purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Witham. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these works are prohibited?
Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Witham can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of works or need the consent of another owner. Some works need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Witham. I have a mortgage offer with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
I have justfound out that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Witham for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Witham conveyancing specialists.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Witham and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Witham. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Witham area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Witham. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Witham for my house move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training purposes.