Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is suspended from the Leeds Building Society Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Sedgefield?
The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
I have been told that property searches are the main cause of stalling in Sedgefield conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Sedgefield.
five months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Sedgefield completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Sedgefield differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Sedgefield contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because house builders in Sedgefield tend to buy the land, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 used to new build conveyancing in Sedgefield or who has acted in the same development.
I'm converting the mortgage on my primary house to a buy to let mortgage with The Mortgage Works and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The location we are looking at is Sedgefield. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the transactions?
Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are approved by both banks. On the basis that they are your conveyancer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make apparent your expectations and requirements.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Sedgefield for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.