My mortgage broker says he needs my Waterbeach solicitor’s panel member for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have tried my local Waterbeach branch but they have not responded to me.

Have you tried speaking to your Waterbeach about this?. Most Waterbeach conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is expelled from the Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Waterbeach?

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 at a cost.

I got the keys to my house on 9 February and my personal details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Waterbeach expressed confidence that it will be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Waterbeach particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Waterbeach registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. Currently approximately 80% of submission are completed within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the premises therefore registration formalities is not always primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Waterbeach. I've land on a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Can you set out the spectrum of conveyancing undertaken by Waterbeach conveyancing companies?

By and large Waterbeach conveyancing firms tend to provide a number of legal advice to residential and agricultural land owners, vendors, investors, freeholders and tenants and you can expect them to help you with some of the following services:

Home sale conveyancing in Waterbeach or beyond Domestic purchase conveyancing in Waterbeach and countrywide Lifetime mortgages New Build Full and Part Exchange Transferring equity for example transfer of a share in a property General property advice