I have just been advised by my financial adviser that my Knutsford lawyer is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The best course of action for you to take is to call your Knutsford lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.
Are the BSA planning on creating a searchable register to to identify solicitors on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Knutsford?
We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.
How does conveyancing in Knutsford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Knutsford contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Knutsford typically buy the real estate, 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 Knutsford or who has acted in the same development.
I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Knutsford it shows results of many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?
The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the opinion of colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Knutsford or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Knutsford differ, so it's advisable to obtain at least three costs illustrations from different property lawyers. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are assured not to escalate.
I bought a flat in Knutsford last 22/8/2023 and to date it is still not recorded with the Land Registry. It is part of a development site and my property lawyer told me that it can take 12 months to complete the registration formalities. I have contacted the Land Registry directly and they say that the initial application was cancelled due to failure to reply to requisitions. What can I do?
It is your solicitor that you should get in touch with in order to satisfy any questions which have arisen as part of the registration process for your Knutsford property. Normal Knutsford conveyancing practice includes an undertaking on the part of the seller's solicitor that they will assist in resolving any question raised by HMLR so it may be a case of seeking to enforce that undertaking in some way.