We are buying our first property. The solicitor has texted usto check if we want to purchase additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Wood Green

The scope of Wood Green conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall approach to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could give you. You may then decide if you personally think you need that search. Where you are unclear, ask your lawyer to explain.

Me and my partner are buying a apartment in Wood Green. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to send money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Is it the case that all Wood Green solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Wood Green. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Skipton have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Skipton your lawyer must follow the formal requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The CML Handbook contains minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Skipton where a lease does not comply with these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Wood Green.

Is it simple use your search tool to select a conveyancing solicitor in Wood Green on the authorised to act for my lender?

First pick a bank such as National Westminster Bank, Bank of Scotland or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then type in your location e.g. Wood Green. Conveyancing firms in Wood Green and across England and Wales should be shown.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Wood Green for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.

It may have been a long time coming a mortgage offer from a lender for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom apartment is coming any day now. Could you suggest an efficient remortgage conveyancing solicitor in Wood Green ?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of the lowest fares for conveyancing solicitors in Wood Green. We can offer you value for money conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers offering £99 conveyancing in Wood Green.At best, in opting for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up paying a lot in extras and still not get the service expected.