Is the fact that my solicitor in Wootton Bassett is not identified on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (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. If you are concerned you should simply call the Wootton Bassett conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
Are you able to suggest a HSBC Bank allowed Wootton Bassett conveyancing practice that can complete within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to choose a local Wootton Bassett conveyancer or an online conveyancer?
We can recommend some very good Wootton Bassett conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Wootton Bassett. Go in to a couple of firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your expectations together with the reasons and get an assurance on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that you trust.
Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bassett even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for instance if I want to acquire an office in Wootton Bassett with a loan from Accord Mortgages Ltd?
The service is primarily utilised to select residential conveyancing solicitors in Wootton Bassett but we have set out at the bottom of this page some Wootton Bassett commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the solicitors directly to check if they can also act for Accord Mortgages Ltd
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bassett
It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Wootton Bassett conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Wootton Bassett off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Nationwide. 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 Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
I've digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Wootton Bassett solicitor - who is on the Santander conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Santander will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Santander will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Wootton Bassett postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Wootton Bassett.
Just acquired a terraced house in Wootton Bassett , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Wootton Bassett conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure the registration formalities are addressed.
As far as conveyancing in Wootton Bassett registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any other parties. As of today roughly 80% of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the premises thus registration formalities is not always an essential issue but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Wootton Bassett for my purchase. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
One may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.