I can't travel far from Audlem. I would like to know the logic why all Audlem conveyancing practitioners aren't automatically on all bank panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for mortgage companies to restrict who can represent them, from the public’s or lawyer’s perspective, the flip side is that lending institutions are increasingly anxious and regard it essential to protect them from mortgage fraud. As a consequence of this concern banks have consolidated their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a manageable size.
Is there a search tool that I can use to find out if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Audlem is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for HSBC Bank thus paying £192.00 in further conveyancing fees.
Please do take advantage of the search tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type ‘Audlem’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous solicitors offices in Audlem or by proximity to you.
I have justfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Audlem for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
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 Audlem conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Audlem differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Audlem contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Audlem tend to purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Audlem or who has acted in the same development.
I'm refinancing my current house to a buy to let mortgage with Barclays Direct and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a down payment on a second property. The neighborhood we are talking about is Audlem. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and link together the transactions?
Do use our comparison tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Audlem for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
One may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.