Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Mudeford is not identified on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Mudeford conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
It is is a decade since I acquired my home in Mudeford. Conveyancing solicitors have now been retained on the sale but I can't track down my deeds. Is this a problem?
Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be retained by your lender or they may be archived with the conveyancers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Mudeford relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it is more tricky but is not insurmountable.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Mudeford. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Mudeford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a house in Cardiff but reside in Mudeford. My solicitor (who is 300 miles from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Mudeford who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Mudeford based
Been looking for a conveyancing practitioner for freehold sale conveyancing in Mudeford. We are selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, currently empty. Received an estimate from a lawyer for £900 including VAT which is a little expensive considering its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Mudeford?
Given that it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT should be about the lowest for sale conveyancing in Mudeford.