I can't travel far from Denbigh. I would like to know the logic why all Denbigh property lawyers are not on all lender panels?

Pre- 2008 most banks had an attitude to risk which differs from the current day. The FSA in 2010 conducted a thematic review into mortgage fraud which concluded: know the conveyancing practitioners on your panel. Consequently, lenders have subsequently soughtmore information from law firms concerning their operations and the individuals who work for them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum number of transactions. Thousands of law practices have been removed from lender panels even though they had an exemplary disciplinary record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Many firms found it impossible satisfy the minimum amount of transactions the lenders insisted on.

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Denbigh?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Denbigh and elsewhere in Denbighshire is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the vendor, property agent and even potentially your lender. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Denbigh an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may attempt to persuade you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is against your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

The deeds to my home are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Denbigh 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

You no longer need to hold title official documentation to evidence that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I am selling my house. My previous conveyancers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Denbigh if that affects matters.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Denbigh. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a property in Neath but I am based in Denbigh. My solicitor (approximately 250 miles from meneeds me to execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Denbigh who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Denbigh based