We see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Worcester?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Worcester.
I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need this when acquiring a house in Worcester? or I am told that there is historic law that means some homeowners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel within the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Worcester?
Unless a previous purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you can assume that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Worcester to continue to suggest a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
four months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Worcester concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Worcester is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in Worcester are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Worcester you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Worcester may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Worcester. I've discover a site which seems to have the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What do I do if I am not happy with the lawyer who handled our conveyancing in Worcester?
We live in an imperfect world, and is is a fact of life that every so often matters do not go as planned. That being said there is recourse where you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Worcester. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a lawyer to their regulator. If you remain unhappy you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.