I am not well enough to travel far from Worcester Park. I would like to know the logic why all Worcester Park property lawyers aren't included on all mortgage company panels?
Banks highlight the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud every year.The removal of law firms off of lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the Financial Services Authority in 2011. Its conclusions included recommendations for mortgage companies to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. This resulted in mortgage companies purging less reputable firms from their books of approved property lawyers .
I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my let out apartment in Worcester Park by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, contact to your lawyer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards
Completed the sale of my flat in Worcester Park last September yet the purchaser is texting every few hours complaining that his lawyer needs to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?
Following your disposal your conveyancer is committed to deliver the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. If applicable, your conveyancer must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been discharged to the buyers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion procedures unique to conveyancing in Worcester Park.
My wife and I purchasing a end of terrace house in Worcester Park. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to see if these alterations are prohibited?
Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Worcester Park can occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or require the consent of another owner. Many extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
When it comes to lenders such as TSB, do Worcester Park solicitors face an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Virgin Money have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a house in Worcester Park has been accepted, what happens next?
The estate agent will need to be advised as to your lawyer's details (make sure the solicitors are on the lender’s approved list). Contact Virgin Money or the financial adviser and complete any relevant forms. Virgin Money will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or seller to book a slot for the valuation to take place. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Virgin Money will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Worcester Park.
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Is planning consent necessary to convert a house into two appartments in Worcester Park? This has taken place to a property next door to my house in Worcester Park and was not aware of the conversion until the works were done.
Planning Permission yes. Building Reg Approval yes.