Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Theale is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?
That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 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 solicitor 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 Theale conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Theale by 26/9/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice for your letting until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Theale
There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in Theale namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both required to conduct Theale conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that all necessary steps should be accurately adhered to.
We previously chose conveyancing lawyers with offices in Theale on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. They are now charging me a further amount for dealing with the Clydesdale mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Clydesdale?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your property lawyer can levy a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Clydesdale but by your Theale conveyancer. Some firms on the Clydesdale panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
After months of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Theale. My mortgage broker suggested a solicitor. I paid an on account payment of £175. Shortly after, the lawyer called me to say that they were not on the Co-operative 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 Co-operative 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.
What does commercial conveyancing in Theale cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Theale incorporates a wide range of guidance, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
My brother has encouraged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in Theale. Do I follow his advice?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the solicitor you're contemplating using.