Precise For Intermediaries Solicitor Panel

When you purchase a property with a mortgage, you should select a solicitor who is on your lender’s list of approved conveyancers. At Lockings Solicitors, we are on the Precise solicitor panel. This means we are authorised by Precise Mortgages to represent them and you when you buy a house with a loan from them, whether you are going direct with Precise or you are using a Precise intermediary.

Difficulties and delays can arise if your conveyancer is not approved by your lender, and you may have to find a different law firm or pay for your lender to instruct their own legal representatives at an additional cost to you.

We have many years of experience in representing both clients and lenders in property purchases, and we have a reputation for excellence. Our attention to detail and proactive way of working reduces delays, and we can move you up to three weeks faster than the national average.

We offer a FREE initial chat so that you can ask us any questions you may have about purchasing a property with a Precise Mortgages loan.

Call us on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or fill in our Free Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly. We have offices in Beverley, Hull and York and represent clients across the country in freehold sales and purchases. We also deal with leasehold sales and purchases and newbuild purchases for local properties.

Why choose Lockings Solicitors for your property purchase?

Benefits of choosing Lockings Solicitors for your purchase include:

• We have the experience to handle complications efficiently, avoiding delays
• We work proactively to move a transaction forward effectively, reducing the time taken to reach the exchange of contracts
• We are approved by all major high street lenders, and are on the Precise solicitor panel
• Our service is outstanding, with regular updates and ease of communication
• We are independently accredited by the Law Society, and hold their Conveyancing Quality Scheme award
• Our advice is clear, and we will always take the time to explain legal issues in plain English
• Our costs are great value for money
• We have a straightforward onboarding process so that you can get set up with us easily and promptly
• We will work with you in the way that is best for your situation, including by phone, email, or in person at one of our offices.
• We offer a free initial chat, with no obligation, so that you can ask us any questions you may have about the conveyancing process or the costs involved

How Lockings work to complete a property purchase without delays

Delays are common in the house purchase process, and we know how frustrating this can be when you are keen to move promptly. At Lockings, we always take steps to reduce the time taken to carry out the conveyancing.

If you instruct us early on, we can start on the preliminary work of verifying your identity and setting up a file straightaway, so that we are ready to start work as soon as you find a property to buy, have an offer accepted, and the chain is complete.

We always go through documentation as soon as it is received, and return to the seller’s solicitor straightaway with a list of enquiries. We follow up regularly when we are waiting for documents or information, to ensure that other parties are also progressing matters.

We will stay in contact with the other parties, including the estate agent and, where applicable, the solicitors for your buyer, if you have a related purchase. This can help ensure that they are also progressing matters in any other transactions.

Where we need documentation from you, we will give you as much notice as possible. We will also keep you updated on progress, and let you know in advance when we are likely to need the deposit from you, so that cleared funds are in place in plenty of the time for the exchange of contracts.

Our ratings and accreditation

Our clients rate us as Excellent, and we hold over 900 reviews on Google. Of our clients questioned, 98% would refer us to their friends and families, and we routinely take on new clients in this way.

We hold the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme award, which acknowledges that we meet their standards in respect of the provision of quality legal advice, the management of risk, and the provision of good client care.

The Lockings pledge

If you ask us to represent you, we guarantee the following:

• We will provide clear communication, with explanations of the process and legal guidance as necessary
• We will be easy to contact and responsive, calling you back promptly when asked to do so
• Flexible availability, working around your schedule as needed
• A free initial chat, with no obligation to use our services, to allow you to discuss your transaction and ask us questions

If you would like a no-obligation conveyancing quote, we will also be happy to provide this over the phone.

How to start the conveyancing process

Whether you are thinking of buying a house or you have already made an offer on a property, call us today, and we can help you with the initial onboarding process. We offer a secure online conveyancing portal that you can use to let us have the information we need at your convenience.

We can verify your identity and put the foundation in place for your purchase. If you intend tying in a sale, we will let you have the paperwork for this as well. There will be property information and fixtures and fittings forms to complete. By dealing with these now, we will be in a strong position to provide the documents to your buyer’s solicitor as soon as you accept an offer and the chain is complete.

We will also let you know what other issues need to be dealt with, such as the paperwork for a gifted deposit.

How long does conveyancing take?

It is difficult to give an exact estimate for the time taken to complete a house purchase. Longer chains can move more slowly, as all parties need to be ready at the same time.

Issues that can cause delays include:

• An issue revealed on the survey
• A delay in someone receiving their mortgage offer
• A legal problem or missing paperwork
• Not instructing solicitors early on in the transaction
• Using conveyancers without a high level of experience, who may be slow to find solutions to legal complications

At Lockings, we often move our clients faster than the national average. Our team members are also exceptionally experienced and, should difficulties arise, we have the legal knowledge to resolve matters promptly and efficiently.

If you are using Precise for intermediaries and you need a panel solicitor, contact us today

If you are looking for an experienced conveyancer on the Precise solicitor panel, call us today.

You can ring us for a FREE initial chat on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or fill in our Free Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly. We have offices in Beverley, Hull and York and represent clients across the East Yorkshire and York area and beyond.