I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (five years old) in Poplar. The vast majority the appartments are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Poplar?
You are putting yourself at risk in failing carrying out Poplar conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. Where time pressures and expenses are primary issues you should discuss with your lawyer about the possibility of search insurance
We are buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Poplar who is on the Bank of Ireland approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Poplar.
I am in the process of mortgaging my property in Poplar, does my lawyer need to be on the Nationwide Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, but Nationwide would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
Is it the case that all Poplar CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
Some major banks and building societies now make use of CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is 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 conveyancing solicitors.
I am buying a property in Poplar. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Santander be concerned?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Santander your lawyer must check the formal instructions outlined in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Santander. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Santander where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Poplar.
We were going to get a DIP from Clydesdale this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Poplar solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Poplar solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.
I require quick conveyancing in Poplar as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Poplar the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
My wife and I own a renovated Victorian house in Poplar. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Britannia. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Poplar and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
