I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Ponteland. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the Barclays approved list of lawyers. Could you help?
You should phone your lawyer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you can get in touch with Barclays who may be able to confirm.
I have been told that property searches are a common reason for stalling in Ponteland house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Ponteland.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Ponteland?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Ponteland. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Ponteland is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Ponteland are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Ponteland you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ponteland may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Ponteland for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
Been searching for a conveyancing practitioner for leasehold sale conveyancing in Ponteland. I'm selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to redeem, no hurry, no onward purchase. Got a quote from a lawyer for £800 excluding VAT which is a tad expensive given that its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Ponteland?
As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT should be about the cheapest for a Ponteland solicitor firm.