Are the Langland conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the TSB conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by TSB?
Langland conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.
We're in Langland, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Kent Reliance , and our lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I am helping my aunt sell her property in Langland. Will the solicitor order an energy performance certificate or do I organise this?
Following the demise of HIPs, energy assessments was left as a required part of moving property. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is advertised. It is not something that law firms ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Langland conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable Langland accredited person
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Clydesdale, do Langland conveyancing practitioners have to pay an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Principality have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a property in Langland has been accepted, what happens next?
The property agent will wish to be informed of your conveyancing practitioner's details (ensure that the solicitors are on the lender’s panel). Call up Principality or your financial adviser and finalise any outstanding paperwork. Principality will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to schedule a slot for the valuation to take place. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week to receive the mortgage offer. Principality will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Langland.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Langland before instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not grant a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Langland. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Langland and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial lessees, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Langland
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Langland for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training purposes.