Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Fenstanton is not identified on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Fenstanton conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Fenstanton. 95% of the flats have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Fenstanton?
You would be opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in failing carrying out Fenstanton conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would absolutely advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. Where time pressures and driving down costs are top of your concerns you should consider with your lawyer about the option of search insurance
We are planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Fenstanton who is on the Kent Reliance approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Fenstanton.
I require quick conveyancing in Fenstanton as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Fenstanton the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Fenstanton. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Fenstanton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
My partner has urged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Fenstanton. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have referrals from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor that you are considering.