I am hoping to receive a offer of a home loan from Nat West. I intend to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Northam. Does the Nat West Solicitor panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?
The Nat West approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Northam. I now require my file however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Northam of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Northam differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Northam come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because developers in Northam usually purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Northam or who has acted in the same development.
How straightforward is it to use your search app to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Northam on the approved list for my bank?
Step one is to select a mortgage company such as HSBC Bank, Leeds Building Society or Barclays Direct then type in your location for instance Northam. Conveyancing practices in Northam and beyond should be shown.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Northam for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, 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 recorded call for training purposes.