I am expecting a mortgage with Santander. I would like to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Whalley. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Whalley so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.
Nowadays conveyancing panel lawyers for mortgage companies carry out all of the work via Royal Mail, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in the country. However you should see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Whalley prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Whalley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Whalley especially if they are familiar with such properties in Whalley.
What does commercial conveyancing in Whalley cover?
Whalley conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide range of advice, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.
As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a residence in Swansea but reside in Whalley. My solicitor (approximately 235 miles awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Whalley to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Whalley
My conveyancers in Whalley have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the mortgage company. Is it case that being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the lender Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the mortgage company directly.