After reading mumsnet.com for an online solicitor in Downend, most comment that I should instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?
Downend Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have obtained certification by the law Society The Law Society established CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables consumers to identify solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Downend is one of locations in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The conveyancing scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Downend
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Downend and Solicitor practices in Downend offering conveyancing We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. Both can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Downend. I have a mortgage agreed with Nottingham. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.
About to purchase flat in Downend. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Downend solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Downend and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Downend. We have lived in Downend for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
What tools are available to locate a Downend solicitor on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the search on this website. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Downend conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Downend conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to see whether they are on the The Royal Bank of Scotland panel
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Downend. I have discover a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. 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?