Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Malmesbury is not identified on my bank's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% 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 Malmesbury conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to to identify firms on the Loughborough BS conveyancing panel for example in Malmesbury?
We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.
I need some quick conveyancing in Malmesbury as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Malmesbury the following are examples of what can appear and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Given that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in Malmesbury I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer about myconveyancing ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we recommend - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Malmesbury.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a file reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Malmesbury should be the figure that you are charged.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Malmesbury for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
One can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training requirements.