Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Nationwide Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Kimberley?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

I completed on my apartment on 9 February and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Kimberley advises it will be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Kimberley particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Kimberley registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. Currently roughly 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not usually primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How do I search for a Kimberley solicitor on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the tool on this website. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Kimberley conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Kimberley conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to see if they are on the The Mortgage Works approved list

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Kimberley from the perspective of expediting the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Kimberley can be avoided where you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information needed by the buyers’ solicitors.
You may think that you are aware of the number of years remaining on your lease but you should double-check by asking your solicitors. A buyer’s conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to to exchange contracts if the lease term is less than 80 years. In the circumstances it is essential at an early stage that you consider whether the lease for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale. Some Kimberley leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, it would be prudent to notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers obtain financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is able to meet the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their lawyers. The majority of landlords or managing agents in Kimberley levy fees for supplying management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should discover the fee that they propose to charge. The management pack sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most common cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Kimberley.

Kimberley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before buying

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? What is the name of the managing agents? Make sure you investigate if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Kimberley. If you like the flatin Kimberley however your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced hard decision.

Me and my partner are about to complete buying a house in Kimberley but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed recompense from the current proprietors of £3k by way of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process but the bank will not agree to this. Should they have been informed?

Your solicitor that is on a bank approved list is required to inform the mortgage company of any changes to the purchase amount. If you prohibit your lawyer to notify the reduction to your lender then they would have no choice but to disinstructing themselves from representing you and the mortgage company.