Is the fact that my solicitor in Tilehurst is not identified on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Tilehurst conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented apartment in Tilehurst by 3/6/2024. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your tenancy unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your lawyer and ask them to they cajole the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim to achieve
What is the first thing I need to know concerning purchase conveyancing in Tilehurst?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Tilehurst and elsewhere in Berkshire is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the vendor, selling agent and even potentially a lender. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Tilehurst an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.
There is a definite creep in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process being so protracted. You your first instinct should be to trust your lawyer ahead of the other players when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Tilehurst. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Tilehurst of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Tilehurst differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Tilehurst contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because house builders in Tilehurst usually purchase 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 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 used to new build conveyancing in Tilehurst or who has acted in the same development.
What does commercial conveyancing in Tilehurst cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Tilehurst covers a broad range of guidance, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.