We are planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Ramsey who is on the solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ramsey.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as , do Ramsey face a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
is it true that all Ramsey conveyancing solicitors on the conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Some banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be governed by the CLC.
Can I be sure that the Ramsey conveyancing solicitor on the panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Ramsey seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.
I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Ramsey. I now require my file but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Ramsey of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Ramsey is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Ramsey are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Ramsey you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ramsey may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent informed us that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint their recommended lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Ramsey
It is unlikely the vendors are behind this. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your preferred Ramsey conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing figures set by corporate headquarters.