How do I search for the right lawyer to supply a quality service for my conveyancing in Merton?

First ask relatives whom they would instruct.

Second, search the web for conveyancing in Merton. Telephone two or three listed and invite them to send you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle the legal process beforemaking your decision.

Third is to use this site to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your individual factors including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Don't take the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Merton

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out flat in Merton by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they seek the assistance the owners lawyers, try to a target completion date that all parties will aim towards

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Merton

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Merton and Solicitor partnerships in Merton to choose from It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am helping my sister sell her house in Merton. Will the conveyancing solicitor arrange an energy assessment or it is for the owner to see to?

Following the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates remained a mandatory part of moving property. An EPC needs to be to hand before the property is placed on the market. It is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally organise. Where you are using a Merton conveyancing solicitor they may help arrange energy performance certificates due to their relationships with reputable Merton energy assessors

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in March 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, UBS are being problematic. The Merton solicitor who is on the UBS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but UBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do UBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that UBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why UBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Merton. I have chance upon a web site which seems to have the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

We had our home loan agreed in principle on Tuesday with our lender. We instructed a reputable conveyancer in Merton two days ago. Today, our mortgage adviser phoned to advise us that the bank said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their 'approved list'. As FTB's, we had no idea that the mortgage company had a say Is this legal?

You are at liberty to select any conveyancing solicitor you wish to instruct for your conveyancing in Merton but if your lender aren't happy with them you must pay additional cost so the bank can retain their own solicitors as well to protect their interest. On occasion it is possible your preferred conveyancing firm to get added to the mortgage company list of approved firms. Do make the most of internet search facilities including lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in Merton on the lender panel. You can go into your high street mortgage company branch in Merton. They will know some good conveyancing solicitors in Merton on the panel for your mortgage company.