Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Hotwells who completed the legal work 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Halifax. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper internet firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The estimate fees appear a little high. If you you were to look around you might reduce the fees slightly by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were satisfied with the legal work the firm gave you couldlive to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to check that the solicitor can act for Halifax. You can use our search tool to choose a Hotwells conveyancing firm on the Halifax member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hotwells.
We are planning to acquire a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Hotwells who is on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hotwells.
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Hotwells. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?
Having exchanged you will need to hire the services of a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you will have a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. Every auction property should have an associated legal set of papers. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing pack should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You need to give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.
Is it the case that all Hotwells CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their panels.
I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Leeds Building Society. I assume I don't need a Hotwells property lawyer on the Leeds Building Society panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?
If you have finished paying off your Leeds Building Society mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Leeds Building Society mortgage from the register. Leeds Building Society, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where Leeds Building Society has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- Leeds Building Society has instructed the Land Registry to do so
How do I search for a Hotwells solicitor on the Yorkshire Building Society conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.
You can use the facility on this page. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Hotwells conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Hotwells conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to verify if they are on the Yorkshire Building Society approved list
I need to find a lender panel solicitor in Hotwells. Can you assist?
It is not clear why you need a Hotwells panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Hotwells are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Hotwells not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month