I can't travel far from Blackwood. What is the rationale as to why all Blackwood lawyers are not on all lender panels?

Lenders highlight the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud annually.The removal of law firms off of lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the FSA in 2011. Its conclusions included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. It led to mortgage companies removing a number of firms from their panel of approved lawyers .

Can conveyancing in Blackwood to be finalised in under two weeks?

First, If you are under pressure to sign contracts we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will make use of local relationships and know-how. It is possible that they could have handled previousproperties in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Blackwood conveyancing firm. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that 18% of Blackwood conveyancing transactions are delayed or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the transaction being held up by as much as 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Many Blackwood conveyancing firms can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.

Taking into account that I will soon spend £400,000 on a terraced house in Blackwood I wish to have a conversation with the solicitor concerning thetransaction prior to appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer due to be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Blackwood.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a file reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Blackwood should be the figure that you are charged.

My father-in-law has encouraged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Blackwood. Do I take his guidance?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor that you are considering.

I'm selling a flat in Blackwood. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't find my conveyancer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unlicensed staff.