Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to list practices on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in Blackburn?
We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.
Me and my partner are purchasing a flat in Blackburn. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we will need to send our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Is it the case that all Blackburn solicitor firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the organisation would be governed by the CLC.
I've digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Blackburn solicitor - who is on the RBS conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
RBS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually RBS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Blackburn surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
I am downsizing from my house. My previous solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Blackburn if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Blackburn. 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.
We're new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent informed us that the vendor will only go ahead if we use the agent's recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in Blackburn
It is unlikely the vendors are driving this. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the vendors direct and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to appoint your own,trusted Blackburn conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will give the estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by head office.
Why can I not complete my conveyancing in Blackburn on a public holiday?
Because on completion the funds needs to pass between the banks of the purchaser and seller's conveyancing practitioner and at present this can only happen on a working day. It is not possible to complete on a weekend either.