Is the fact that my conveyancer in Feltwell is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 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 solicitor 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 simply call the Feltwell conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
Can you vouch for a The Mortgage Works sanctioned Feltwell conveyancing firm who can have us moved in within two weeks? Would it be better to use a high street Feltwell practice or a web based comparison site?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Feltwell conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Feltwell. Approach some well established firms and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Discuss your deadline together with your reasons and get a commitment on speed. Select the lawyer that genuine.
A friend advised me that if I am purchasing in Feltwell I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is usually quoted for as part of the standard Feltwell conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Feltwell around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Feltwell Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Feltwell.
Me and my brother own a semi-detached Edwardian property in Feltwell. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Accord Mortgages Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Feltwell and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Feltwell. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
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?