My mortgage company has recommended solicitors on their panel based in West Ealing but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in West Ealing local to me. Are you able to help?
Far from all West Ealing conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to locate a West Ealing conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.
We are purchasing a end of terrace house in West Ealing. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will legal conveyancing on the property involve investigations to determine if these works are allowed?
Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in West Ealing can occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of changes or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Many extensions require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
Is it correct that all West Ealing CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel?
It is true that some banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I am expecting a OIP from RBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do RBS recommend any West Ealing solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint West Ealing solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the RBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and RBS through the process.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in West Ealing?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in West Ealing. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How easy is it to use the search facility to select a conveyancing practitioner in West Ealing on the authorised to act for my bank?
First choose a lender such as National Westminster Bank, Skipton Building Society or Clydesdale then type in your location e.g. West Ealing. Conveyancing organisations in West Ealing and nationally should be identified.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in West Ealing. I've chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?