My IFA says he needs my Lytham St Annes law firm’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have tried my local Lytham St Annes office but they have not got back to me yet.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Lytham St Annes conveyancing practitioner . Most Lytham St Annes law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Lytham St Annes last June yet the purchaser is e-mailing daily to moan that their lawyer needs to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?
Following your sale your lawyer is duty bound to forward the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where relevant, your conveyancer should also confirm that the mortgage has been discharged to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion steps specific conveyancing in Lytham St Annes.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Lytham St Annes before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not issue a mortgage on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lytham St Annes. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Lytham St Annes for my house move. Can I see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training requirements.
There are a number of houses in Lytham St Annes on private lanes. We are purchasing such a house. Are there any benefits to buying a property on a privately owned road?
Lytham St Annes conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with dealing homeson private. The conveyancer should review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a residents association that residents make annual contributions to maintain the road. If one exists, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than council maintained.