Is the fact that my conveyancer in Easthampstead is not identified on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Easthampstead conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
My Solicitor in Easthampstead is not listed on the Leeds Building Society Solicitor Panel. Can I still continue with my prefered solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Leeds Building Society panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?
The limited options available to you here include:
- Complete the purchase with your preferred Easthampstead solicitors but Leeds Building Society will need to instruct a lawyer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing fees and result in frustration.
- Get an alternative practitioner to to deal with the conveyancing, remembering to check they are on the Leeds Building Society panel
What can a local search tell me concerning the property we're buying in Easthampstead?
Easthampstead conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search is essential in every Easthampstead conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Easthampstead ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Easthampstead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How straightforward is it to use your search app to find a conveyancing solicitor in Easthampstead on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to select a mortgage company such as Barclays , Skipton Building Society or Clydesdale then type in your location such as Easthampstead. Conveyancing practices in Easthampstead and across England and Wales should be identified.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a house in Monmouth but I am based in Easthampstead. My lawyer (approximately 260 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Easthampstead who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Easthampstead