I can't travel far from Temple. What is the rationale as to why all Temple property lawyers are not on all lender panels?
As unjust as it may seem for mortgage companies to restrict who can act for them, from the public’s or lawyer’s viewpoint, the the contrary view is that lenders are increasingly anxious and regard it crucial to shield themselves from illegal activities. As a result of this concern banks have restricted their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my let out flat in Temple by 29/9/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to provide notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your conveyancer and request that they chase the other lawyers, try to a target completion date that all parties will work to achieve
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Temple. I I would like to check if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
The first thing to do is phone your conveyancer and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Alternatively you can call Clydesdale who may be able to help.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Temple 10 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be recorded by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is easy to perform a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and obtain up to date copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Temple prior to retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Temple. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Temple to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
My business partner and I are planning to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Temple for below 2k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Temple, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or email so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.