I am expecting a mortgage offer from Lloyds. I would like to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Erith. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Lloyds approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

We are purchasing a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Erith who is on the Yorkshire BS solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Erith.

Please explain the implications if my solicitor is removed from the Skipton Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Erith?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

My father has encouraged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Erith. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get feedback from friends or family who have previously instructed the solicitor you're contemplating using.

Is there a distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Erith?

Conveyancing - in Erith or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are buying and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to remedy the defects before you move in.