My partner’s dad is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I can be offered preferential fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Sneinton?
It’s sensible to get 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The fees may vary but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
The sellers of the house we are looking to purchase have instructed a conveyancing firm in Sneinton who has recommended a preliminary contract with a down payment 6,000. Are such arrangements the norm for Sneinton conveyancing transactions?
There are two primary concerns with signing a lock out contract (occasionally termed a no-shop agreement) is that it diverts attention away from moving forward with the conveyancing process, so in the absence of it needing little or no negotiation then it could transpire to be unhelpful. It is not promoted by Sneinton conveyancing lawyers for this reason. A supplemental issue is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted purchaser is not likely to secure an injunction to stop the vendor completing the sale to a third party, so the only remedy open via the contract will be the recovery of abortive charges and, in limited circumstances, the extra payment of penalties.
We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Sneinton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Sneinton.
I just acquired a house at auction in Sneinton. Conveyancing is required. What happens now?
Now that you are for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you will need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner soon as you will have a tight a fixed date to complete the property. An auction property should have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will likely include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the auction papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You should pass this on to the solicitor instructed by you ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete on the on the contractual date .
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Sneinton. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
RBS have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a house in Sneinton has been accepted, what happens next?
The property agent will want to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Contact RBS or the financial adviser and finalise any relevant paperwork. RBS will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. RBS will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Sneinton.
I have a terraced Edwardian house in Sneinton. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Birmingham Midshires. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to read 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 owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Sneinton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Sneinton for my remortgage. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training reasons.