I am expecting a mortgage offer from Halifax. I would like to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Upper Tean. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Upper Tean. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Upper Tean of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am buying a new build apartment in Upper Tean. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Upper Tean

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan.

Do I need to be concerned about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Upper Tean conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all suggest conveyancers to instruct. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that many lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the lender aspect of your house move.

Am I best advised to instruct a Upper Tean conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? An old friend can handle the legal work however they are based approximately 350miles away.

The benefit of a local Upper Tean conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute documents, present your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. Having local Upper Tean know how is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and on the whole were impressed that must surpass using an unknown Upper Tean conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.