Our bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in West Harrow but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in West Harrow or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?
It is by no means the case that all West Harrow conveyancing firms are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a West Harrow conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.
My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in West Harrow and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street West Harrow conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in West Harrow. Having lived in West Harrow for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in West Harrow. I now require my papers but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate 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 West Harrow of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in West Harrow prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a loan on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Harrow. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in West Harrow to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in West Harrow it reveals numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?
The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and family who have bought a property in West Harrow or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in West Harrow differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.