Can the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service perform conveyancing in Pratt's Bottom by way of an attended exchange?
There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct one day exchanges. Do e-mail us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to appoint their panel lawyer as I would much rather instruct a high street conveyancing solicitor in Pratt's Bottom?
Do check but the the likelihood is that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers where you want the "fee-free" offer. Contact the mortgage company to explore if they offer you a monetary alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Pratt's Bottom.
We are buying a property in Pratt's Bottom. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we have to put our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?
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.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Virgin Money, do Pratt's Bottom solicitors have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Pratt's Bottom. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Pratt's Bottom and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a national conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Pratt's Bottom. Having lived in Pratt's Bottom for three years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
Should I be wary about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Pratt's Bottom conveyancing firm?
As with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be very helpful. Nevertheless there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all suggest lawyers to select. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to appoint your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that most lenders specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.