I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Storrington. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 20/11/2024, the requirements read as follows :
Is it the case that all Storrington solicitor practices on the Nationwide conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nationwide approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Lloyds. Storrington conveyancing solicitors were chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Lloyds?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Lloyds completed the survey? Have you informed Lloyds as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I've digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Storrington solicitor - who is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Coventry BS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Coventry BS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Storrington surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Storrington. Now, I need the files however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Storrington of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Are there any apps to help identify a Storrington law firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the search on this website. Please select a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Storrington conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Storrington conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify if they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list
My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent advised that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint their recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Storrington
It is improbable the owners are driving this. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make the point that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to use your own,trusted Storrington conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothose that will give their estate agent a commission or hit his conveyancing targets set by corporate headquarters.