Can you help? My Harrow on the Hill solicitor is advising me that he is legally obliged toconduct Harrow on the Hill conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Nat Westsolicitor panel. Do I not have a choice here?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a mortgage company your solicitor has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your solicitor would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook specifications . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Harrow on the Hill conveyancing searches.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill so that I can attend their offices if necessary.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for lenders carry out their communications via the post, internet or over the phone. This enables them to carry out the conveyancing transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you should see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
My uncle has urged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Harrow on the Hill. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer you're considering.
How do I establish who is the owner of a house in Harrow on the Hill?
Assuming that the premises is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have the details of the address of the premises, you should be able to view results from the HMLR of the registered proprietor for a for less than a fiver.