How can we tell if a Isleworth conveyancing solicitor on the UBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Isleworth obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.
I am purchasing a property in Isleworth. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nottingham be concerned?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Nottingham where a lease does not satisfy these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Isleworth.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Isleworth. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I am downsizing from our house in Isleworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Isleworth conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Isleworth. We have lived in Isleworth for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one close by in Isleworth I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Isleworth for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?
If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Isleworth for my house move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
One can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.
A conveyancing firm handled my conveyancing in Isleworth half a dozen years ago and was holding my registration certificates but has since been shut down – how do I get hold of these?
Deeds, as such, are no longer appropriate for the majority of properties in Isleworth are archived electronically at Land Registry. Should you need to establish ownership or are selling or refinancing your solicitor should obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.
If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned with reasonable haste.