Does a directory service exist listing UBS panel solicitors in Beddington South on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings viewable online. If you are in need of a Beddington South lawyer on the UBS please use our facility.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Beddington South. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

Coventry BS have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a flat in Beddington South has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the property lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Contact Coventry BS or your broker and finalise any appropriate forms. Coventry BS will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to schedule a time for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Coventry BS will send the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Beddington South.

What will a local search inform me regarding the house we're purchasing in Beddington South?

Beddington South conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Beddington South conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

How straightforward is it to use your search facility to find a conveyancing lawyer in Beddington South on the authorised to act for my bank?

First pick a mortgage company such as Halifax, Barnsley Building Society or Bank of Ireland then choose your preferred area e.g. Beddington South. Conveyancing firms in Beddington South and across England and Wales will then be listed.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Beddington South conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Beddington South conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Beddington South conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:

How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation? How many lease extensions has the firm carried out in Beddington South in the last 12 months?

I inherited a first floor flat in Beddington South. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Beddington South conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Beddington South property is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case affected 4 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 98 years.

I am hoping to acquire a repression house in Beddington South and the bank selling require completion within a month. Can a conveyancing practitioner meet that timeframe? Would it be better to use a high street Beddington South firm or an online firm that professes to complete quickly?

Visit your Beddington South shopping parade. Go in to a couple of firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Explain your situation and try and obtain a commitment on deadlines. Choose the one that appears most genuine. Make sure to choose a lawyer on the panel of conveyancing practitioners who can act for your lender.