My wife and I have recently acquired a house in Laleham. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Laleham?
The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Laleham. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner fills in a form called a SPIF. If the information provided is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Laleham.
What happens if my lawyer’s firm is expelled from the Clydesdale Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Laleham?
The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.
How difficult is it to transfer to a new firm as I have to find a firm on the Platform Home Loans Ltd conveyancing list. I had appointed a family conveyancing solicitor in Laleham five minutes from me but she is not approved by Platform Home Loans Ltd
It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Laleham on the Platform Home Loans Ltd panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Laleham. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare charges for conveyancing solicitors in Laleham and throughout England and Wales.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Laleham for my house move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
I am purchasing a house mortgage free. I have provided conveyancer with two distinct forms of photo identification, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the funds are in place and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.
For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your Laleham conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.