Me and my wife are buying a flat in Temple. My Solicitor has never been on on the lender solicitor list. Is it possible for me to use my Temple conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the bank panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

You have a number of options open to you here

• Proceed with your chosen Temple solicitor but your mortgage company will undoubtedly use a solicitor on their approved list. This will result in additional charges and likely frustration.
• Choose a new property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
• Convince your solicitor to do everything within their powers to get listed on the bank’s conveyancing panel

Would the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site perform attended exchange conveyancing in Temple?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct one day exchanges. Please call us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

Having sold my house in Temple last March yet the purchaser is texting me to moan that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Post completion of your disposal your conveyancer should deliver the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also confirm that the home loan has been redeemed to the buyers solicitors. There are no post completion requirements unique to conveyancing in Temple.

When researching consumer advice sites for a cheap solicitor in Temple, many comment that I should look for a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol Membership includes numerous organisations who conduct conveyancing in Temple.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Temple. I've land on a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? 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?