Conveyancing Executive can fulfill the property deal legally?

everfor007

I am first time buyer, purchasing the granted probate property, i've approached local  solicitor firm  and my case has assigned to Senior Conveyancing Executive, from their website,  has more than 25 years.  What's difference Conveyancing executive vs licensed Conveyancer ?  will conveyancing executive able to handle  it? Do it need to bother anything?

steampowered

Yes this is normal and nothing to worry about.

I am sure someone who has been doing conveyancing as their job for 25 years knows what they are doing. 

canaldumidi

'Conveyancing Executive' is a job title, not a qualification. It describes what he does within the firm.

'Licensed Conveyancer' is a qualification.

A Conveyancing Executive could therefore be a NQ solicitor, a qualified solicitor, a CLC Licensed Conveyancer, CILEX legal executive, or none of the above!

If you are concerned about the individual allocated to handle your purchase, look up his qualifications. But irrespective of that, if he is unqualified, he will be overseen by someone qualified.

eddddy

everfor007 said:
Conveyancing Executive can fulfill the property deal legally?

In legal terms, anyone can deal with a property transaction - you could ask a bloke in the pub to do it.

But if you need a mortgage, your mortgage lender will have a 'rule' that you must use a solicitor or conveyancer who's on their panel - i.e. a firm that they've approved. (Have you double-checked that your conveyancing firm is on your lender's panel?)

Beyond that, for your peace of mind, you probably want to choose a firm and/or individual that is qualified, experienced, has a good track-record, etc.

Additionally, you get extra protection by using a Licenced Conveyancer or qualified Solicitor - because they have 'rules' they have to follow and insurance cover etc, if something goes badly wrong.

user1977

eddddy said:

everfor007 said:
Conveyancing Executive can fulfill the property deal legally?

Additionally, you get extra protection by using a Licenced Conveyancer or qualified Solicitor - because they have 'rules' they have to follow and insurance cover etc, if something goes badly wrong.

And for the avoidance of doubt, you will be using a firm of either licensed conveyancers or solicitors, because those are the only people legally allowed to charge for conveyancing services. The qualifications of the particular employees doing the work don't make a difference to the protection you get.

canaldumidi

eddddy said:

everfor007 said:
Conveyancing Executive can fulfill the property deal legally?

In legal terms, anyone can deal with a property transaction - you could ask a bloke in the pub to do it.

though it would be illegal for him to charge you a fee. Only qualifed people (or firms) can charge for conveyancing.