We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Niton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Niton.
My lawyer in Niton is not on the Chelsea Building Society Solicitor Panel. Can I still continue with my prefered solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the Chelsea Building Society panel?
Your options are as follows:
- Carry on with your existing Niton solicitors but Chelsea Building Society will need to retain a solicitor on their list of acceptable firms. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal charges and cause frustration.
- Get an alternative lawyer to to deal with the conveyancing, not forgetting to check they are Chelsea Building Society approved.
- Try to convince your Chelsea Building Society solicitor to seek to join the Chelsea Building Society panel
A colleague pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Niton there may be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Niton which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Niton should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Is there a list of Aldermore panel conveyancers in Niton on the Building Society Association’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings viewable over the internet. Where you are in need of a Niton solicitor on the Aldermore please use our tool.
is it true that all Niton solicitor firms on the Santander conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Santander conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Some lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be regulated by the CLC.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Niton conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Niton conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Niton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Niton who can give a testimonial?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Niton - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? It would be prudent to find out as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues like the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants whether they are happy with their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and precisely how they are spending that money.
Been looking for a solicitor for freehold sale conveyancing in Niton. I'm selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no rush, no onward purchase. Had a quote from a property lawyer for £800 plus VAT which is a tad high given that its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Niton?
As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT is likely to be about the best for a Niton solicitor firm.