I am expecting a mortgage offer from Lloyds. I hope to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Barking. Does the Lloyds Solicitor panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?

The Lloyds conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

Is it the case that all Barking CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Principality conveyancing list of approved practices?

It is true that some banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

We expect to receive a OIP from TSB this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do TSB recommend any Barking solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Barking solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the TSB conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and TSB through the process.

Skipton have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a flat in Barking has been agreed to, what happens next?

Your property agent will need to be informed of your property lawyer's details (make sure the solicitors are on the lender’s approved list). Call up Skipton or your financial adviser and finalise any relevant forms. Skipton will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or vendor to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Skipton will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Barking.

I am downsizing from my house. My former solicitors have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Barking if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Barking. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Barking for my house move. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

Our lender agreed in principle to grant us a mortgage. We have retained a long established conveyancer in Barking yesterday. This morning, our financial adviser called to say that the lender said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their 'approved list'. As novices, we had no idea that the bank had a say Is this allowed?

You are at liberty to choose any conveyencer you prefer to use for your conveyancing in Barking however if your bank aren't happy with them you will have to fork out additional cost so the bank can instruct their own conveyancer too. On occasion it is conceivable that your solicitor may apply to get added to the lender list of approved firms. Do make the most of web-based tools such as lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in Barking on the bank panel. You can go into your local lender branch in Barking. They will know some good conveyancing solicitors in Barking on the approved list.