Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Highbury even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example if I intend to acquire a shop in Highbury with a loan from TSB?
The service is primarily used to find residential conveyancing solicitors in Highbury but we have recorded at the bottom of this page a few Highbury commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent TSB
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel conveyancer as I would much rather use a Highbury based conveyancing firm?
You should check but the the likelihood is that appoint one of their panel lawyers where you accept the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the mortgage company and determine if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Highbury.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Highbury
There are two types of lawyers who can do conveyancing in Highbury namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide the legal services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both obliged to carry out Highbury conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that the requirements and procedures should be appropriately taken.
Are all Highbury Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the TSB conveyancing list of approved practices?
It is true that some lenders now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Highbury. I have a mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Leeds Building Society, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.
I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when acquiring a house in Highbury? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that homeowners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Highbury?
Unless a prior acquisition of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you can expect conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Highbury to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I have justbecome aware that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Highbury for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest 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 Highbury conveyancing specialists.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Highbury and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Highbury is one of the many areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices