Is there a search tool that I can use to check that the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Thamesmead is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Platform Home Loans Ltd thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in another set of legal bill.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Thamesmead’ or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer located in Thamesmead or near you.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Thamesmead is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Thamesmead are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Thamesmead you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Thamesmead may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Thamesmead and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides security of tenure to commercial leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Thamesmead is one of our many areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Thamesmead for my home move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training reasons.
Developers have recommended to me a property lawyer and I've received an estimate from them. It's nearly £300 cheaper than my preferred Thamesmead solicitor. Should I use them?
Housebuilders normally have panels of solicitors who are quick and who know the builder's documentation and solicitor. Plenty of developers offer an incentive to use a preferred conveyancer for this reason, any increased cost can be avoided and a developer won't recommend a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the transaction stall when they demand an exchange within a tight time frame. A counter-argument for not agreeing to use the recommended solicitor is that they may be reluctant to 'push' your interests for fear of alienating the housebuilder. If you worry that this may be the case you should keep with your local Thamesmead solicitor.