Much to our surprise we have been told by our broker that my Handsworth property lawyer is not on the bank Solicitor panel. How can I be certain that this is indeed the case?
You need to contact your Handsworth conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.
What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Handsworth?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Handsworth or throughout Birmingham is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, property agent and on occasion your bank. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Handsworth is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the process whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to protect you.
Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may attempt to sway you that you should follow their advice. For example, the estate agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do something that is against your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
The deeds to our property can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Handsworth 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Handsworth. I've discover a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What can I do where I am unhappy with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted my conveyancing in Handsworth?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and unfortunately occasionally matters do not go as planned. That being said there is recourse if you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Handsworth. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a conveyancing practitioner to their governing body. If things still aren’t resolved you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.