I am obtaining a mortgage offer from Santander. I would like to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Gloucester. Does the Santander Solicitor panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Santander approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
It is a dozen years since I purchased my home in Gloucester. Conveyancing lawyers have just been instructed on the sale but I can't find my deeds. Is this a problem?
You need not be too concerned. First there is a chance that the deeds will be retained by your mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Gloucester relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it is more of a problem but is resolvable.
Please explain the implications if my solicitor is removed from the Santander Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Gloucester?
The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Gloucester
There are two types of lawyers who can execute conveyancing in Gloucester namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both duty bound to execute Gloucester conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that the necessary procedures will be accurately followed.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Gloucester. I have a mortgage agreed with Nationwide. Conveyancing is new to me. 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 Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
About to purchase apartment in Gloucester. 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 Kent Reliance 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 Gloucester lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.
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Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold house in Gloucester. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Gloucester who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Gloucester conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Gloucester Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to buying
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Is there a share of the freehold? Be sure to find out if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Gloucester. If you like the flatin Gloucester but your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced hard compromise. How long is the Lease?