I can't travel far from Seaforth. What is the rationale as to why all Seaforth conveyancing practitioners aren't automatically on all bank panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for banks to limit who can act for them, from the public’s or solicitor’s point of view, the the contrary view is that banks are increasingly anxious and consider it imperative to shield themselves against illegal activities. As a result of this concern lenders have consolidated their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.
Having spent time reviewing consumer advice sites for an online solicitor in Seaforth, many comment that I should look for a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?
Seaforth Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have obtained certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was created to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps buyers and sellers to identify solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Seaforth is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS have offices. The conveyancing scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.
I am due to move home in November. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Seaforth. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your site.
On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from your property agent but this can only occur after the vendors lawyers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. You will need to advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Seaforth or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Seaforth.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Seaforth. I have a mortgage agreed with Virgin Money. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Virgin Money, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
After much negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Seaforth. My financial adviser recommended their conveyancers. I paid an on account payment of £150. A few days later, the conveyancing practitioner called me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Clydesdale panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Seaforth?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Seaforth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I was pointed in your direction by numerous property agents in Seaforth to find a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to market your site rather than a competitor’s?
We refuse to offer any financial incentive for directing people our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.