I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented property in Buckhurst Hill by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice for your lease until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and request that they chase the sellers side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve
Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of Buckhurst Hill conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel?
Buckhurst Hill conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Coventry BS directly.
We are buying a flat in Buckhurst Hill. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to deposit funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Are all Buckhurst Hill Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Principality conveyancing list of approved firms?
A selection of banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Buckhurst Hill. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Buckhurst Hill is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Buckhurst Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Buckhurst Hill you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Buckhurst Hill may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
Do I need to be wary by brokers that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Buckhurst Hill conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often referrals from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are many parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may recommend conveyancers to appoint. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your own conveyancer. Don't forget that the majority of lenders have an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your house move.
My husband and I are 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to execute conveyancing in Buckhurst Hill. I am am starting to be disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
They would have to be very bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new lawyer and have the offer are re-issued. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Buckhurst Hill