I am mortgaging my flat in Colliers Wood, does my lawyer need to be on the Nationwide Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, but Nationwide would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
I am intent on selling our home in Colliers Wood and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street Colliers Wood conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Colliers Wood. Having lived in Colliers Wood for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)
I have justdiscovered that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Colliers Wood for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Colliers Wood conveyancing specialists.
How simple is it to transfer to a new firm as I have to find one who is on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing list. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Colliers Wood round the corner but he is not accepted by Alliance & Leicester
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Colliers Wood on the Alliance & Leicester panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Colliers Wood. In making use of search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Colliers Wood.
What can I expect to pay for conveyancing in Colliers Wood?
The amount you are levied for conveyancing in Colliers Wood are likely to be calculated at:
- a set amount; or
- an hourly rate (i.e. the time spent on the particular case).
These days you seldom hear of Colliers Wood conveyancing companies invoice by the clock