My IFA says he needs my Stamford Hill solicitor’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have contacted my local Stamford Hill branch but they don't know it.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Stamford Hill conveyancing practitioner . Most Stamford Hill conveyancing practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
I am mortgaging my home in Stamford Hill, does my lawyer have to be on the HSBC Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the HSBC conveyancing panel, but HSBC would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
What can a local search tell me regarding the house my wife and I purchasing in Stamford Hill?
Stamford Hill conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as PSG The local search plays an important role in many a Stamford Hill conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Stamford Hill is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Stamford Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Stamford Hill you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stamford Hill may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Stamford Hill. I happened to discover a site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?