I am in need of a property lawyer. Do I opt for a national conveyancer as opposed to a family Ashtead conveyancing lawyer?
On the whole conveyancing solicitors in your area will have good alliances with your local authority, which could assist with the Ashtead conveyancing searches that your lawyer will need to carry out. It can only be a plus if they enjoy strong connections with the Local Land Registry Office your area Ashtead, other lawyers in the location and Ashtead Estate Agents.
We wish to acquire a newbuild flat in Ashtead with a loan from lend.We have a Ashtead conveyancing practitioner but lend informed us he's not listed on their "panel". we are left little option but to use a lend panel firm or retain our high street solicitor and pay for a lend panel lawyer to represent them.This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that use our lawyer?
No, not really. The home loan offered to you contains various provisions, a common one being that solicitors will be on the approved list.Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for
Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Ashtead. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?
Given that you are now legally bound yourself to purchase you should retain a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are faced with a pending a fixed date to complete the deal. All auction property will have a bespoke legal pack. This should include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the legal pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. You also need to ensure that your finances are in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.