Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Greenford is not listed on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
That is more than likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed 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) 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 Greenford conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
My mortgage company has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Greenford but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Greenford local to me. Can you help?
Far from all Greenford conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to choose a Greenford conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Greenford what would it be?
Do not opt for the cheapest Greenford conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
I'm the single beneficiary of my late mum's will with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Greenford. The Greenford property was put into my name in March. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be affected by that. How sensible a view lenders take of it, depend on the lender as this requirement chiefly exists to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of property.
We previously chose conveyancers located in Greenford on the Santander solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me an additional sum for dealing with the Santander mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Santander?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your property lawyer can levy a fee for this. The charge is not set by Santander but by your Greenford conveyancing practitioner. Plenty of firms on the Santander panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but many firms incorporate it on their overall fee.
I need some quick conveyancing in Greenford as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Greenford the following are instances of what can appear and therefore affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
What makes your site different to other web based conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Greenford?
At this site secure a fixed fee quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Greenford. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a fee if you select them for your home move in Greenford
My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, yet the estate agent informed us that the vendor will only proceed if we appoint their chosen solicitors as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Greenford
It is improbable the owners are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Contact the sellers directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to use your own,trusted Greenford conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothe ones that will provide the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing figures set by senior management.