Is it the case that all Fenstanton solicitor practices on the UBS conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the UBS conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be regulated by the CLC.

I have paid off my mortgage with TSB. I assume I don't need a Fenstanton property lawyer on the TSB panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your TSB mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the TSB mortgage from the register. TSB, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where TSB has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. TSB has instructed the Land Registry to do so

Intending to buy a maisonette in Fenstanton. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the HSBC 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 Fenstanton conveyancing practitioner is on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

I am intent on selling our property in Fenstanton and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Fenstanton. We have lived in Fenstanton for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Fenstanton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fenstanton

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I am looking to sell my property. My previous solicitors closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Fenstanton if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Fenstanton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

Am I best advised to instruct a Fenstanton conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can handle the legal formalities but his firm is located 300miles away.

The primary upside of using a local Fenstanton conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign paperwork, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Fenstanton know how is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were content that must trump using an unknown Fenstanton conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.