Is the fact that my solicitor in Warkworth is not listed on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (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 Warkworth conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site perform conveyancing in Warkworth by way of an attended exchange?
There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct personalised exchanges. Please contact us to receive a costs illustration and details as to dates.
Having sold my house in Warkworth last October but our buyer keeps telephoning every few hours complaining that his conveyancer is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?
Following your sale your solicitor should deliver the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. If applicable, your solicitor must also evidence that the mortgage has been discharged to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps specific conveyancing in Warkworth.
I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Warkworth. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Warkworth. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?
Now that you have legally bound yourself to purchase you must retain a conveyancing lawyer soon as you are facing a pending a fixed date to complete the purchase. An auction property should have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the auction papers may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork specific to a leasehold property. You should hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that you have funds in place to complete on the on the contractual date .
When it comes to lenders such as Clydesdale, do Warkworth solicitors have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Can you point me to a directory of Nottingham panel conveyancers in Warkworth on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few banks make their panel listings open the public over the internet. If you are looking for a Warkworth solicitor on the Nottingham please make the most of our tool.