My mortgage broker says he needs my Basingstoke lawyer’ panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have called my local Basingstoke branch but they don't know it.
Have you tried speaking to your Basingstoke solicitor about this?. They keep a central record lender panel numbers.
Is there a search tool that I can use to check that the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Basingstoke is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Barnsley Building Society thus spending £175.00 in further legal charges.
You should make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the lender and type ‘Basingstoke’ or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Basingstoke or nearest you.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Basingstoke as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Basingstoke the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Basingstoke. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should 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 Basingstoke of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Should I instruct a Basingstoke conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can perform the legal work but they are based 400miles away.
The primary upside of using a high street Basingstoke conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to execute paperwork, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Basingstoke know how is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust used your friend and the majority were content that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Basingstoke conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.