I am expecting a offer of a home loan from Nat West. I intend to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Earlsfield. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel exclude Licensed Conveyancers?

The Nat West conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Earlsfield what is your top tip you can give me for the house moving process in Earlsfield

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Earlsfield and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and sometimes a lender. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Earlsfield is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the process whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest may try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is against your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Earlsfield

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Earlsfield namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both required to conduct Earlsfield conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the requisite procedures should be accurately adhered to.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Earlsfield. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Kent Reliance have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Kent Reliance your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease does not meet these provisions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Earlsfield.

About to purchase flat in Earlsfield. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Earlsfield conveyancing practitioner is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

I need some fast conveyancing in Earlsfield as I have an ultimatum to complete within one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Earlsfield the following are examples of what can show up and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Can I establish who owns a property in Earlsfield?

On the basis that the property is recorded at the Land Registry, and you have enough information of the address of the premises, you should be able to obtain results from the HMLR of the recorded proprietor for a a minimal charge.