Is the fact that my solicitor in Pudsey is not listed on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Pudsey conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
I need some quick conveyancing in Pudsey as I am faced with pressure to complete within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Pudsey the following are examples of what can appear and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Pudsey before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Pudsey. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Pudsey to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I was recommended by numerous property agents in Pudsey to locate a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to recommend your services ahead of a competitor’s?
We refuse to offer any referral fee for sending work our way. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Pudsey. I happened to chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?