Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Edgware so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for banks conduct their communications via the post, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in England or Wales. However you should see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.
I need some quick conveyancing in Edgware as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a mortgage you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Edgware the following are examples of what can appear and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Edgware for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Edgware conveyancing specialists.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Edgware prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further with 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 Edgware. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Edgware for my purchase. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
One can read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training reasons.
My wife and I are disposing of a Edgware flat left to us six years ago in 2011. I have over 12 years conveyancing knowledge and, now retired, see no reason not to do my own legal work. The purchaser's solicitor has informed me that their Lenders will not allow you to do your own conveyancing requiring the funds to be transferred to a solicitor's bank account.
Lending requirements to property lawyers from all CML members specify that If the vendor is not legally represented the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the bank needs to be told so that a decision can be made if they are willing to progress.