we are a couple who decided to purchase a newbuild flat in West Norwood with a mortgage from .We like our West Norwood conveyancing lawyer but informed us his firm is not listed on their approved list of firms. We have to appoint a panel solicitor or keep our high street solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you contains various provisions, one of which will be that conveyancers will be on the approved list. in the past, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for

I am selling our house in West Norwood and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in West Norwood. Having lived in West Norwood for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

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At this site get an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in West Norwood. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest kickback, rather than the best value conveyancing in West Norwood

My brother has encouraged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in West Norwood. Should I find my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in West Norwood?

Conveyancing - in West Norwood or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to remedy the problems prior to you move in.