Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend conduct auction conveyancing in Southmead?

There are a few auction practitioners we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Southmead is one of our areas of where our lawyers have a presence.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is removed from the Aldermore Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Southmead?

The first thing to point out is that, 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.

I am assisting my step-mother sell her property in Southmead. Does the conveyancer arrange the EPC or it is for the seller to see to?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy performance certificates was maintained a required part of moving house. An energy assessment should be to hand before the property is advertised. This is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms ordinarily organise. Where you are using a Southmead conveyancing solicitor they might be able to arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable Southmead assessors

Can I be sure that the Southmead conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Southmead getting 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Southmead. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. 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.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Southmead?

Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Southmead to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I am buying a new build apartment in Southmead. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Southmead

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.