Just contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Boston who completed the legal work two years ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society. I am now being charged twice the amount. Should I look for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. Where you are content to expend time contrasting quotes you might trim some of the expense by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the assistance the firm provided you couldcome to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to check the conveyancer can represent Yorkshire Building Society. You can use our search tool to choose a Boston conveyancing firm on the Yorkshire Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Boston.
My bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Boston but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Boston or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?
Far from all Boston conveyancing practitioners are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to identify a Boston conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Boston ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not issue a loan on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Boston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Boston especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Boston.
How do I use your search tool to select a conveyancing lawyer in Boston on the panel for my mortgage?
Step one is to choose a mortgage company such as Barclays , The Royal Bank of Scotland or TSB then type in your location a common one being Boston. Conveyancing firms in Boston and nationally will then be identified.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Boston for my house move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training reasons.
My wife and I have instructed a Boston conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the terms and conditions that they are not covered by the FCA. Am I right to be concerned or is that usually the case with conveyancing practitioner?
We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancing practitioner don't lend money. They should be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who dictate specific obligations covering amounts held in their bank.