Are the BSA planning on creating a online directory to to identify law firms on the Loughborough BS conveyancing panel for example in West Ruislip?
We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.
I acquired my house on 12 January and my personal details are still not registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in West Ruislip said it will be concluded in less than a month. Are properties in West Ruislip particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in West Ruislip registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. Currently roughly three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in West Ruislip differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in West Ruislip come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because developers in West Ruislip tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in West Ruislip or who has acted in the same development.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in West Ruislip. I happened to chance upon a site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. 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?
Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the bank conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the mortgage company approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the mortgage company conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.