We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Ham?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Ham.
In scouring online forums for a recommended solicitor in Ham, most post that I should instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?
Ham Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have achieved accreditation by the law Society CQS was established to promote high standards in the home moving process. CQS enables buyers and sellers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Ham is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks 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 Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Does a directory service exist listing Co-operative panel solicitors in Ham on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few banks make their panel listings open the public on the web. If you are in need of a Ham conveyancer on the Co-operative please use our facility.
My husband and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Virgin Money as we wish to conduct renovations to our home in Ham. Do we need to choose a high street Ham solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Virgin Money would not normally instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Ham off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with RBS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.
What makes your site different to alternative web based conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Ham?
At this site receive a conveyancing quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances of your conveyancing in Ham. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral deals with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the most kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Ham
The conveyancing solicitors handling our conveyancing in Ham has forwarded documents to review that state the property is unregistered with epitome documents. Why is the property not yet recorded at HM Land Regsitry?
Over ninety percent of property in Ham is registered. An 'epitome' is basically a dossier of photocopies of documents affecting an unregistered title. Plenty of Ham conveyancing practitioners will be capable of dealing with this type of conveyancing but where uncertainty reigns the usual proposition these days appears to be for the vendor’s solicitor to register the title first and thereafter sell - this can though naturally result in a significant delay.