Is the fact that my conveyancer in Radford is not identified on my bank's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the Radford conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
4 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Radford concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Is it possible to transfer to a new conveyancer as I need to appoint one who is on the Coventry Building Society conveyancing list. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Radford five minutes from me but the firm is not approved by Coventry Building Society
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Radford on the Coventry Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Radford. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare charges for conveyancing solicitors in Radford and throughout England and Wales.
My husband and I are 17 days into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Radford. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
A conveyancer would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally should be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental costs and complications. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Radford
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Radford. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Radford are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Radford so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Radford conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.