We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Richmond Upon Thames who is on the HSBC solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local 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 HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames.
Can I be sure that the Richmond Upon Thames conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames getting recommendations is a sensible 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 advise that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.
I'm spending time viewing houses in Richmond Upon Thames and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancing practitioner appointed at this point? I am planning to take a mortgage with HSBC.
You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the EA. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with HSBC, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Richmond Upon Thames. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I completed on my home on 11 April and the transaction details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Richmond Upon Thames said it will be dealt with in less than a month. Are properties in Richmond Upon Thames uniquely lengthy to register?
As far as conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any other parties. As of today roughly 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the buyer is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not typically an essential issue yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Richmond Upon Thames in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not give a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Richmond Upon Thames. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Richmond Upon Thames to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
How do I find a Richmond Upon Thames conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 25miles to attend the conveyancer.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Richmond Upon Thames and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Richmond Upon Thames. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.