Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Wolstanton is not on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?
That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 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 lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Wolstanton conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented flat in Wolstanton by 21/10/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and urge them to they cajole the sellers solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will aim towards
It is a dozen years since I purchased my home in Wolstanton. Conveyancing solicitors have just been retained on the sale but I can't locate my title documents. Is this a problem?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be with the mortgage company or they could be archived with the conveyancers who handled your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Wolstanton relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Wolstanton took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Wolstanton for my home move. Can I see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
You can see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training purposes.