Is the fact that my solicitor in Crawley is not listed on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?
That would most likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack 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 simply call the Crawley conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
When looking at online forums for a recommended solicitor in Crawley, many post that I must use a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It covers many firms who carry out conveyancing in Crawley.
I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Crawley for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Crawley conveyancing specialists.
We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the vendor will only move forward if we use the agent's recommended solicitors as they want a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer used to conveyancing in Crawley
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this request. Should the vendor require ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Contact the owners directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to use your own,trusted Crawley conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by senior management.
My brother is buying a studio flat in Crawley. He was given a quote by the suggested by the selling agents and it came to £1275 . It was eight years ago I sold and purchased a property and the bill was £450. Have charges really escalated to that extent?
We would recommend that you e-mail two or three local Crawley conveyancing solicitors requesting prices. You should base your choice not solely on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the response is.