Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is removed from the TSB Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Bexhill?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
My wife and I are purchasing a flat in Bexhill. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to send money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Is it the case that all Bexhill solicitor practices on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. The majority of banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be governed by the CLC.
I have finally had an offer on an apartment in Bexhill agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on a property, however it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other flats booked. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in Bexhill. What do I do now? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with TSB?
It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is approx £1k, then survey, Bexhill conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should check that your conveyancer is on the TSB approved list. As to the next steps this very much dictated by the specifics of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. In a hot market many purchasers would apply for a home loan with TSB and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their solicitor to move forward with the conveyancing in Bexhill.
What does a local search inform me regarding the house I am buying in Bexhill?
Bexhill conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Onsearch The local search plays an important part in many a Bexhill conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Bexhill and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Bexhill. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Bexhill area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Bexhill. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I am four weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Bexhill. We are not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
A solicitor would need to be very bad in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you must advise them of the replacement solicitor and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating expenses and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Bexhill