Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Virgin Money Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Trelogan?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

three months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Trelogan took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Trelogan. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?

They would need to be very bad in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been sent? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and have the offer are re-sent. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental fees and delays. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The search tool should help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Trelogan

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Trelogan conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Trelogan conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Trelogan conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Trelogan who can give a testimonial? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

Trelogan Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the service charges? The prefered form of lease structure is where the freehold interest is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this scenario the tenants have being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is usually employed if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. This information is useful as a) areas may cause problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have full disclosure

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Trelogan being more expensive?

Conveyancing in Trelogan for recently converted or new build homes can sometimes involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as additional investigations and contractual considerations.