The Blackley conveyancing firm that I recently instructed on my purchase in Blackley have without warning shut down. They were on acting for me because I needed a lawyer on the Nottingham conveyancing panel and my preferred Blackley lawyer was not. I wrote them a cheque for two hundred pounds in advance. What do I do now?
Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then inform them immediately so that they can let the sellers know that there may be a slight delay due to the problems encountered. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new lawyers should be in a position to assist.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Blackley
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Blackley and Solicitor firms in Blackley who can help with your conveyancing It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in transferring property. Both can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
Can you point me to a directory of Santander panel solicitors in Blackley on the Building Society Association’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings visible over the internet. Where you are in need of a Blackley conveyancer on the Santander please use our facility.
How can we know in advance if a Blackley conveyancing solicitor on the Santander panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Blackley obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. 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 recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for obstruction in Blackley conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Blackley.
How does conveyancing in Blackley differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Blackley come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in Blackley usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Blackley or who has acted in the same development.
As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a property in Newport but reside in Blackley. My solicitor (based 200 miles awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Blackley to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Blackley