We are looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Leicestershire who is on the solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
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 Leicestershire.
I have been advised by my conveyancer that breach of easement insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Leicestershire conveyancing?
The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between and . Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.
I am buying a property in Leicestershire. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that your lender is your lawyer must follow the formal instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for . The CML Handbook includes minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and are required to report to where a lease does not satisfy these requirements. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Leicestershire.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Leicestershire. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
Various internet forums that I have frequented warn that are the main cause of obstruction in Leicestershire house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Leicestershire.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Leicestershire before appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not give a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Leicestershire. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Leicestershire especially if they are familiar with such properties in Leicestershire.
Am I right to be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Leicestershire conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many professional services, often suggestions from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all recommend solicitors to use. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to appoint your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that many lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.