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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hope

Finally the sale completed on my house in Hope last September but my buyer keeps calling me complaining that their lawyer needs to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?

After completion of your sale your solicitor is obliged to deliver the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the buyers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion procedures peculiar conveyancing in Hope.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Leeds Building Society, do Hope conveyancing practitioners face an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Hope. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Barclays be concerned?

As your lender is Barclays your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions outlined in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Barclays. The CML Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Barclays where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Hope.

I currently have a mortgage with Co-operative for my property in Hope. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Co-operative?

Co-operative must be informed of your intention prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Co-operative’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Co-operative directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Co-operative conveyancing panel firm.

I require fast conveyancing in Hope as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Hope the following are examples of what can crop up and therefore impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I'm refinancing my current property to a BTL mortgage with HSBC Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The area we are looking at is Hope. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you conveyancer and specify your expectations and needs.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Hope for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

You may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

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