Much to our surprise we have been notified by our mortgage adviser that my Rushden solicitor is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. How can I be sure that this is correct?
You need to contact your Rushden lawyer directly. You lawyer should advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.
I am considering applying for a mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Rushden with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Is it necessary to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Rushden?
Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may take it that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Rushden to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
five months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Rushden took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 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 property 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 need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Rushden for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 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. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.