We are due to complete buying a property in Plaistow but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree reparation from the current proprietors in the sum of £2k by way of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process yet Barclays will not permit this. Should they have been informed?
Your conveyancer being on the Barclays conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Barclays of any changes to the sale price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to report the price change to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Plaistow.
How do I discover of the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Plaistow is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for TSB thus spending £187.00 plus VAT in further legal costs.
You should make use of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the lender and type ‘Plaistow’ or your preferred area and you will discover numerous solicitors located in Plaistow or near you.
I have a semi-detached Georgian property in Plaistow. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Nationwide Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Plaistow and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Plaistow. I am not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
They would have to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the replacement solicitor and ensure the loan are re-issued. Your conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating costs and frustration. That should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Plaistow
I bought a house in Plaistow last 29/10/2024 and to date it is still not recorded with HMLR. It was part of a development site and my property lawyer told me that it may take 12 months to register. I have spoken with HM Land Registry directly and they say that the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. What can I do?
Call your property lawyer - if you are not getting sensible responses, find out about their internal complaints protocol and amplify your problem to a Complaints Manager. Registrations for Plaistow conveyancing are not known to be particularly slow.