Our bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Aylesford but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Aylesford round the corner to me. Can you assist?
It is by no means the case that all Aylesford conveyancing solicitors are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to choose a Aylesford conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.
Is it the case that all Aylesford CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Aylesford. I have a mortgage offer with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Aylesford. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
What will a local search tell me concerning the house my wife and I buying in Aylesford?
Aylesford conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searches UK The local search is essential in every Aylesford conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Aylesford 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be retained by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and get current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases retain a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.
Is it possible to swap firm as I have to retain one who is on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Aylesford round the corner but he is not accepted by Godiva Mortgages Ltd
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Aylesford on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Aylesford. In making use of search facility on this site, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Aylesford and throughout England and Wales.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Aylesford for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.