Is the fact that my conveyancer in Balby is not on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?
That is most likely a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Balby conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Balby who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Balby.
How does conveyancing in Balby differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Balby come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Balby tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Balby or who has acted in the same development.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Balby and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Balby is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Balby based one who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
In the event that you have not formally instructed a conveyancer to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Balby that you're thinking of instructing.