We are looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Rainhill who is on the TSB solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Rainhill.

I acquired my apartment on 2 April and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Rainhill advises it would be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Rainhill particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Rainhill registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any other parties. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration occurs after the buyer is living at the premises therefore an expedited registration is not always an essential issue yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I'm remortgaging my current home to a buy to let loan with Godiva Mortgages Ltd and intend to use the remaining equity towards further property. The area we are interested in is Rainhill. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the transactions?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should talk with you solicitor and communicate your desired outcome and needs.

Should I instruct a Rainhill conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am buying? I have an old university friend who can handle the conveyancing however his firm is located over three hundred miles away.

The benefit of a local Rainhill conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign documents, deliver your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were content that must trump using an unknown Rainhill conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Rainhill conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Rainhill conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Rainhill conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? What are the costs for lease extension work?

Rainhill Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying

If a Rainhill lease has fewer than 80 years it will affect the salability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are content with the length of the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely need a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you will be required to have owned the property for 24 months before you are entitled to extend the lease. The answer will be important as a) areas can result in problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will need to know about it