Is the fact that my conveyancer in Conisbrough is not listed on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
That would more than likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are plenty of plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (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 simply call the Conisbrough conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
I have 71 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Conisbrough. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/2/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I have justdiscovered that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Conisbrough for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Conisbrough conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Conisbrough differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Conisbrough approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because developers in Conisbrough typically purchase 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Conisbrough or who has acted in the same development.
My husband and I are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Conisbrough. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A lawyer would need to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage offer been generated? In the event that it has you will need to advise them of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and delays. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Conisbrough