We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Totnes?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Totnes.
I am considering mortgaging my flat in Totnes, does my lawyer need to be on the Leeds Building Society Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, but Leeds Building Society would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
I am purchasing a new build house in Totnes benefiting from help to buy. The builders would not reduce the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The sale representative advised me not reveal to my solicitor about the side-deal as it could adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
What does commercial conveyancing in Totnes cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Totnes incorporates a wide range of services, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, 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 leases.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Totnes for my house move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training purposes.
My mother and father are having difficulties in finding their Totnes land registry title on the site. They recall that fifty years ago when they acquired the property there were complications regarding Totnes not being identified on some systems.
Almost all residences in Totnes should show up. Have you attempted a search to just the postcode. Ordinarily it will reveal all the houses and flats within the postcode. Where registered it will be there with a title number. If they bought back in the 60’s it's conceivable it may be not yet registered. The address could still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title papers which could be with your parent’s bank.