We note that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Shipston on Stour?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Shipston on Stour.
Are all Shipston on Stour Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing list of approved firms?
It is true that some banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their panels.
Can I be sure that the Shipston on Stour conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Shipston on Stour obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.
I currently have a mortgage with Barclays for my property in Shipston on Stour. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Barclays?
Barclays must be informed of your intention before letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Barclays’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Barclays will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Barclays directly. You need not do this via a Barclays conveyancing panel lawyer.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Shipston on Stour prior to appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a mortgage on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shipston on Stour. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Is it simple use your search facility to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing solicitor in Shipston on Stour on the approved list for my bank?
1st select a lender such as National Westminster Bank, Chelsea Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then specify your location for instance Shipston on Stour. Conveyancing practices in Shipston on Stour and across England and Wales will then be shown.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Shipston on Stour for my house move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training reasons.