What happens if my solicitor is suspended from the RBS Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames but how do I know who I should use?

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Dorchester On Thames 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am helping my aunt sell her property in Dorchester On Thames. Will the solicitor order the EPC or do I organise this?

After the demise of HIPs, energy assessments was maintained a compulsory component of moving house. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is placed on the market. It is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Dorchester On Thames conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with long established local accredited person

Is it the case that all Dorchester On Thames conveyancing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the UBS approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be overseen by the CLC.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames. Now, I need the files but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Dorchester On Thames of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Dorchester On Thames for my remortgage. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

After what seems like an age I have had an offer on an apartment in Dorchester On Thames agreed to, but there is a chain. The sellers have submitted an offer on on an apartment, but it’s not been accepted yet, and has viewings of other properties booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing lawyer in Dorchester On Thames. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Nationwide going with Nationwide?

It is understandable to have anxieties where there is an associated chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Dorchester On Thames conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you should check that your lawyer is on the Nationwide approved list. Regarding the next phase this very much depends on the specifics of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market the majority of home buyers would apply for the mortgage with Nationwide and arrange for the survey and only if it comes back ok would they request their solicitor to press on with searches.