Completed the sale of my flat in Radlett last August yet the purchaser is whats apping me to moan that their conveyancer needs to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?
After completion of your disposal your conveyancer is obliged to send the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where relevant, your lawyer should also send confirmation that the mortgage has been repaid to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion requirements just for conveyancing in Radlett.
Is it correct that all Radlett CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Can I be sure that the Radlett conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Radlett obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
My offer was accepted on a property in Radlett on 10/3/2025, valuation was booked five days after, all came back fine. Conveyancer retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Virgin Money and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Are Virgin Money entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Virgin Money to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Should my solicitor be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Radlett.
Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Radlett. Some people will acquire a house in Radlett, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that may be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Radlett. The standard completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the seller to determine whether the property has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not notified by the owner, then a purchaser may commence a compensation claim as a result of such an misleading answer. A purchaser’s solicitors may also commission an enviro search. This should higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries will need to be initiated.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Radlett. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Radlett
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Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.
I am downsizing from my property. My former solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Radlett if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Radlett. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Radlett for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training reasons.