Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Burroughs, The is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his conveyancing?

That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume 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. If you are concerned you should contact the Burroughs, The conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Burroughs, The

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Burroughs, The conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

My wife and I purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Burroughs, The. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process include checks to ascertain if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Burroughs, The can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain alterations or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Some works need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in May 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, HSBC are being pedantic. The Burroughs, The solicitor who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but HSBC are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do HSBC have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that HSBC have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why HSBC may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Burroughs, The before retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Burroughs, The. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Burroughs, The to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Should I be suspicious about brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Burroughs, The conveyancing firm?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often suggestions from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest lawyers to retain. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to appoint your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that the majority of banks specify a panel list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your home move.

I am looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Burroughs, The who is on the lender approved panel. Can you recommend a Burroughs, The or local Burroughs, The conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the mortgage company who conduct conveyancing in Burroughs, The. We dont recommend any particular firm.