I can't travel far from Woodside Park. Can you please clarify why all Woodside Park conveyancers are not on all mortgage company panels?
Before the recession most lenders demonstrated an attitude to risk which is different from today. The Financial Services Authority in 2010 carried out a thematic review into fraud which concluded: know the solicitors on your panel. Consequently, banks have subsequently looked to extract more data from law firms regarding their operations and the staff who work for them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum volume of transactions. Hundreds of firms have found themselves removed from lender panels even though they had 100% healthy disciplinary record, no complaints and zero claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Many firms were never going to meet the criteria of amount of transactions the lenders set.
I have 71 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Woodside Park. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Woodside Park but how do I know who I should use?
We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Woodside Park conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Principality. Woodside Park conveyancing solicitors have been instructed. How long does it take for Principality to issue the offer to the property lawyer?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Principality conducted the survey? Have you advised Principality as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Principality conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
My partner and I are at the point of looking at apartments in Woodside Park and I am about to put in an offer. Is it sensible to have my lawyer on ‘stand by’? I intend to finance via a home loan with RBS.
You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the EA. Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with RBS, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Woodside Park as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line inside 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Woodside Park the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
four months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Woodside Park completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Should I be wary that brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Woodside Park conveyancing company?
As with lots of professional services, often input from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all put forward conveyancers to select. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to choose your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that many mortgage providers have an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your home move.