We note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Gamlingay?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Gamlingay.
Me and my partner are purchasing a apartment in Gamlingay. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we will need to deposit money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?
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 Gamlingay solicitor firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Aldermore conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be overseen by the CLC.
It is unclear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Gamlingay bank branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Gamlingay conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.
As long as the property lawyer is on the lender panel, they must adhere to the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook requirements for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Gamlingay ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Gamlingay. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Gamlingay especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Gamlingay.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Gamlingay for my sale. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training reasons.
I am planning to sell a garage which is on a separate legal title with the land registry asking for 20,000 or so, to clear debts. There is a mortgage with Santander. Is it possible for you to recommend a cheapish conveyancer as the standard £600-£700 diminishes the return somewhat. Although I live in Gamlingay I dont need to instruct a Gamlingay solicitor.
LenderPanel.com is restricted to being a directory service for solicitors who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander in certain locations such as Gamlingay . We dont recommend any particular property lawyer.