I am getting a mortgage offer from Halifax. I would like to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Queen's Park. Does the Halifax Solicitor panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
We note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Queen's Park?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Queen's Park.
I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Queen's Park. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Queen's Park you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Queen's Park.
How does conveyancing in Queen's Park differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Queen's Park contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Queen's Park tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Queen's Park or who has acted in the same development.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Queen's Park. I've discover a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
There are a number of properties in Queen's Park on private roads. My wife and I are acquiring such a property. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of buying a property on a privately owned road?
Queen's Park conveyancing practices are well versed in conveyancing homeson private. The lawyer should investigate title to find any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that proprietors pay into to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and look nicer than publicly maintained.