Is it the case that all Elland CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Barclays conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
Is it the case that all Elland conveyancing solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Principality conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the SRA. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
My offer was accepted on a house in Elland on 23/9/2024, valuation was booked 3 days later, received a clean bill of health. Solicitor appointed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Bank of Ireland and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Bank of Ireland to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Elland for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to see if the property 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 Elland conveyancing specialists.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Elland before appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Elland. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My husband and I are four weeks into a residential purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Elland. I am am extremely disappointed with the level of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?
They would have to be very bad in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating fees and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool should help you find a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Elland
What should I expect to pay for conveyancing in Elland?
The amount you are charged for Elland conveyancing costs are likely to be calculated at:
- a standard amount; or
- on a time spent basis (i.e. the time spent on the particular case).
In practice you seldom hear of Elland conveyancing firms charge on an hourly basis