My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Lake District. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?
Now that you are legally committed yourself to purchase you should find a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are faced with a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the transaction. All auction property will have a bespoke auction set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You must hand this to the lawyer instructed by you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that you have funds in order to complete on the on the contractual date .
Do I need to be suspicious by third parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Lake District conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often suggestions from relatives can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies might all put forward lawyers to use. Sometimes these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that many mortgage providers operate an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the mortgage aspect of your house move.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Lake District for my house move. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training purposes.