I have just been advised by my mortgage adviser that my Newcastle under Lyme property lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be certain if this is indeed the case?
Your first step should be to call your Newcastle under Lyme lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
Completed the sale of my flat in Newcastle under Lyme last March yet the purchaser is Skype messaging daily to moan that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?
Following your sale your lawyer is committed to deliver the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where relevant, your conveyancer should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps unique to conveyancing in Newcastle under Lyme.
Is it the case that all Newcastle under Lyme CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the UBS conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
Some major lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership 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 firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I'm in the throws of viewing flats in Newcastle under Lyme and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it sensible to have a property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I intend to finance via a home loan with Aldermore.
It would be wise to start your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are taking out a mortgage with Aldermore, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Newcastle under Lyme off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Barclays. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Newcastle under Lyme?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Newcastle under Lyme will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Newcastle under Lyme. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Newcastle under Lyme.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Newcastle under Lyme it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Newcastle under Lyme commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Newcastle under Lyme.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but live in Newcastle under Lyme. My conveyancer (based 250 miles from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Newcastle under Lyme who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Newcastle under Lyme based
Are all Newcastle under Lyme conveyancers on every lender conveyancing panel?
The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can drop into your local bank branch in Newcastle under Lyme. Chances are that they will be in a position to list some approved conveyancing solicitors in Newcastle under Lyme