Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Swavesey is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?

It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable 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) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Swavesey conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

When does exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in Swavesey and do I need to be at the lawyers office?

Where you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey you are invited in to sign documents. However, the lender approved solicitors we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The executing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is necessary for the solicitor to officially exchange when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

How does conveyancing in Swavesey differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Swavesey approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Swavesey typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Swavesey or who has acted in the same development.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey for my sale. Can I see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

You can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training reasons.

How diverse are the property law services that Swavesey conveyancing organisations offer?

Generally most Swavesey conveyancing solicitors will conduct various services to home and land proprietors, vendors, purchasers, landlords and leaseholders and you can expect them to offer expert advice on some of the following services:

House sale conveyancing in Swavesey and elsewhere in the country Domestic purchase conveyancing in Swavesey and beyond Probate sale conveyancing Overage Agreements and conditional Contracts Advising in respect of rights of drainage, services, and access (Easements) General property advice