The Becontree conveyancing firm handling our Becontree conveyancing has identified an inconsistency when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My lawyer says that he is duty bound to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s stance appropriate?
Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
How up to date is your search tool for Becontree conveyancing solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel? Do Skipton send you an updated list?
Becontree conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.
Having spent time researching mumsnet.com for a recommended solicitor in Becontree, many advise that I should look for a CQS kitemarked solicitor. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's leading mortgage companies. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. CQS is not a scheme offered by the Council of Licensed Conveyancing. Becontree is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are CQS solicitors.
I have a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Becontree. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Becontree and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.
What does commercial conveyancing in Becontree cover?
Becontree conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide array of advice, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
My husband and I are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Becontree. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you must inform them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-sent. The solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental charges and delays. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool should help you find a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Becontree