Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Frognal is not listed on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of her conveyancing?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack 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. Should you be concerned you should contact the Frognal conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
We are only a couple days away from an exchange on a flat in Frognal and my parents have sent the ten percent deposit to my solicitor. I am now told that as the deposit has not arrived from me my conveyancing practitioner needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I advised the mortgage company regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?
The property lawyer is duty bound to clarify with mortgage company to ensure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only disclose this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
We note that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Frognal?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Frognal.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Frognal and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to business tenants, granting the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Frognal is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with have offices
I am a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Frognal. We are not happy. Can you help me find new lawyers?
They would have to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating costs and delays. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. The search tool will assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Frognal