How up to date is your search tool for Smithfield conveyancing solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? Do Clydesdale send you an updated list?

Smithfield conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Clydesdale directly.

I am purchasing a new build flat in Smithfield. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Smithfield you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Smithfield.

four months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Smithfield took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Smithfield. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Smithfield

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I am one month into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Smithfield. I am not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?

A conveyancer would need to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been generated? If so you will need to advise them of the replacement solicitor and get the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks panel to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Smithfield