I am in need of a property lawyer. Do I opt for a nationwide conveyancer or a local Brighton conveyancing solicitor?
Generally conveyancing solicitors in your location will benefit from good connections with your local authority, which could help with the Brighton conveyancing searches that your conveyancer will need to carry out. It can only be a plus if they enjoy good relationships with the Land Registry covering your area Brighton, other lawyers in the location and Brighton selling agents.
I sincerely hope you can assist me. My Brighton solicitor is assuring me that she is duty bound toconduct Brighton conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Santanderapproved lawyer panel. Is this really necessary?
You have limited options available to you. As you are obtaining a mortgage with a lender your conveyancer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your solicitor would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook specifications . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Brighton conveyancing searches.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to appoint their panel lawyer as I would prefer to appoint a Brighton based conveyancing firm?
Do check but the the probability is that appoint one of their panel conveyancers should you take up the "fee-free" deal. Call the mortgage company and see if they offer you a cash alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Brighton.
I need some fast conveyancing in Brighton as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 3 weeks. A home loan 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 have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Brighton the following are examples of what can arise and adversely affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
I used Wolstenholmes several years past for my conveyancing in Brighton. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Brighton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Brighton for my house move. Can I see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
One may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training reasons.