In reading online forums for a high-quality solicitor in Chesham Bois, most post that I must look for a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
Chesham Bois Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have obtained certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables home movers to identify solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Chesham Bois is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.
We are planning to move home in March. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Chesham Bois. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across your website.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your property agent but this can only be done once the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. You can advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a specific removal company but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Chesham Bois or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Chesham Bois.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, RBS are being a right pain. The Chesham Bois solicitor who is on the RBS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but RBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do RBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that RBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why RBS 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.
Having digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Chesham Bois solicitor - who is on the Santander conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Santander will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Santander will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your property lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Chesham Bois postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Chesham Bois.
I have todaydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Chesham Bois for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Chesham Bois conveyancing specialists.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Chesham Bois in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Chesham Bois. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Chesham Bois. I have land on a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to 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?