I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Penwortham. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the National Westminster Bank approved list of lawyers. Could you help?

The first thing to do is call the conveyancer and enquire if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should call National Westminster Bank who may be able to assist.

I require expedited conveyancing in Penwortham as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Penwortham the following are examples of issues that can crop up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

five months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Penwortham concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Penwortham and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial leaseholders, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Penwortham is one of our many locations in which our lawyers have offices

We have an offer in principle from Britannia who said we could borrow up to £350k. At what point do I need to appoint a lawyer for conveyancing? Penwortham is where we plan to move to.

You can instruct a lawyer now so that the solicitor can open the file so they can do their AML checks etc. If and when you wish them to start work you will be asked for a deposit normally about £225. That should normally be once you have the mortgage offer and valuation report, nevertheless if you wish to expedite matters you can start sooner albeit risking some money.