Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Wanborough is not identified on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should contact the Wanborough conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Wanborough last July but our buyer keeps Skype messaging every few hours complaining that her lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?
Following your sale your conveyancer is duty bound to forward the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer must also confirm that the mortgage has been paid off to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks unique to conveyancing in Wanborough.
Is it necessary to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Wanborough?
Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you can expect lawyers conducting conveyancing in Wanborough to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Am I right to be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Wanborough conveyancing company?
As with many professional services, often input from relatives can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all suggest conveyancers to choose. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that many lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your conveyancing.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Wanborough for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.