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Reasons to use our Whiteley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Whiteley conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Whiteley
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Whiteley regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Whiteley have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Whiteley and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 5 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Whiteley will be conducted by a conveyancer on your bank member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whiteley since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whiteley

I am selling my house in Whiteley and the estate agent has just text me to warn that the buyers are swapping property lawyer. The reason given is that the mortgage company will only work with solicitors on their conveyancing panel. On what basis would a big named mortgage company only deal with specific lawyers rather the firm that they want to appoint for their conveyancing in Whiteley ?

UK lenders have always had panels of law firms that can represent them, but in the last few years big names such as HSBC, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for many years.

Banks point to the increase in fraud by way of justification for the pruning – criteria have been tightened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. Your buyers are unlikely to have any impact on this.

Completed the sale of my flat in Whiteley last December but our buyer keeps whats apping daily to moan that her solicitor needs to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Following your disposal your conveyancer is committed to deliver the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also confirm that the home loan has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Whiteley.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Whiteley for our house purchase. Our financial adviser has since advised us that our mortgage company Coventry Building Society won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A decade ago most mortgage companies had a different appetite for risk. Almost all Whiteley conveyancing firms would have been on most mortgage company panels. The financial services regulator in 2010 conducted a thematic investigation into mortgage fraud which come to the conclusion: know the conveyancing solicitors dealt with. Consequently, lenders are increasingly seeing more information from law firms regarding their operations and the individuals who work for them and set certain criteria such a completing on a minimum number of transactions. Many Whiteley conveyancing firms that have been excluded from lender panels have Unblemished track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Whiteley is one of the many locations where the lawyers we list are on the panel for Coventry Building Society.

Can I be sure that the Whiteley conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Whiteley obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

My husband and I are in the process of viewing houses in Whiteley and I am about to put in an offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a home loan with Clydesdale.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the EA. Given that you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Whiteley. 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 Care Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Whiteley. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whiteley

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Do I need to attend the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Whiteley so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the mortgage company undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in Whiteley. it would nevertheless be wise to check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Whiteley regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Whiteley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Now Legal Llp, 4 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TX
  • Placidi Law Company Limited, 27 Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7GH
  • Brutton & Co, 288 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0AJ
  • Starbuck And Mack, 227 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HA
  • Starbuck & Mack, 227 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Whiteley regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Whiteley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Whiteley. This will likely include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Now Legal Llp, 4 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TX
  • Placidi Law Company Limited, 27 Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7GH
  • Brutton & Co, 288 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0AJ
  • Starbuck & Mack, 227 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HA
  • Starbuck And Mack, 227 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HA

Whiteley commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Industrial and warehouse premises Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Factories, warehouses, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, clubs and pubs, nurseries and care homes Compulsory land purchase

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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