Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Catford who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a home loan from Coventry Building Society. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Stick with what I know or should I try and find an alternative property lawyer?
The estimate fees seem a tad high. If you are prepared to expend time contrasting charges you could shave off some of the cost by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, assuming were pleased with the service the firm gave you couldcome to rue opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to enquire the solicitor can act for Coventry Building Society. Do employ our search tool to find a Catford conveyancing firm on the Coventry Building Society conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Catford.
My partner and I are purchasing a new build flat in Catford and my solicitor is advising me that she has to the bank to reveal incentives from the builder. I am on a tight deadline to exchange contracts and my preference is not to delay the conveyancing. Is my lawyer right?
You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your conveyancer. A precondition to being on a lender panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Catford conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?
Catford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Co-operative directly.
My bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Catford but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Catford local to me. Can you help?
It is by no means the case that all Catford conveyancing practitioners are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Do make the most of the above search tool to find a Catford conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.
My husband and I are a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Catford. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
They would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new lawyer and get the offer are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Catford
Our bank agreed in principle to grant us a mortgage. We instructed a reputable conveyancer in Catford last week. A couple of hours ago, our mortgage adviser phoned to advise us that the mortgage company said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their 'approved list'. As novices, we did not have a clue that the mortgage company had some control over our choice Is this usual?
You can actually appoint any conveyencer you wish to select including the said conveyancer in Catford but if they are not on the your lender's approved list you will have to incur additional cost so the bank can appoint their own conveyancer too. On occasion it is conceivable that your solicitor may apply to get added to the mortgage company list of approved firms. Do make the most of internet search facilities including lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in Catford on the lender panel. You can go into your local lender branch in Catford. They can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Catford on the panel for your mortgage company.