Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Park Hill is not listed on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?
That is more than likely a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor 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 Park Hill conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Park Hill what would it be?
We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Park Hill conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
Is it the case that all Park Hill solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Bank of Ireland approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be overseen by the CLC.
I am expecting a AIP from Barclays this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Park Hill solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Park Hill solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.
A friend suggested that if I am purchasing in Park Hill I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is usually included in the estimate for your Park Hill conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Park Hill around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Park Hill Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Park Hill.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and found one close by in Park Hill I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Park Hill for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
Should you require a mortgage that many years will be problematic. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.
In searching the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Park Hill it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?
The best method of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so seek the opinion of colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Park Hill or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Park Hill vary, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three quotes from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.
My parents cant seem to find their Park Hill property on the HM Land Registry website. They recall that back in the 70’s when they acquired the house there were complications regarding the address not being identified on some systems.
Almost all residences in Park Hill should show up. Have you tried a search with simply the postcode. Ordinarily it will identify all the properties inside the postcode. Assuming the property is recorded it will be there with a title number. If they bought back in the 70’s it's conceivable it may be unrecorded. The property could still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title documentation which could be with your parent’s mortgage company.