After researching consumer advice sites for a conveyancing solicitor in Orpington, most say that I should instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol Membership covers numerous firms who perform conveyancing in Orpington.
We are purchasing a house and the solicitor has identified Chancel Repair for which the property could be liable as it falls into the area of such a church.She has recommended insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Orpington
Unless a prior purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you could expect lawyers delivering conveyancing in Orpington to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Am I right to be wary that brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Orpington conveyancing company?
As with many professional services, often suggestions from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are numerous players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may put forward conveyancers to choose. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are free to choose your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that some banks specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the mortgage related work in your house move.