I am not in a position to travel far from Rothbury. What is the rationale as to why all Rothbury conveyancers aren't automatically on all mortgage company panels?

Mortgage companies point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is thought to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud every year.The elimination of law firms from lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the FSA in 2011. Its conclusions included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which triggered a major policy change in the sector. This resulted in banks and building societies purging a number of firms from their official list of approved conveyancing practitioners .

My brother and I have just purchased a property in Rothbury. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Rothbury?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Rothbury. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Rothbury.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Rothbury. I I would like to check whether they are on the Aldermore approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?

You should phone the solicitor and enquire if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you can get in touch with Aldermore who may be able to confirm.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Rothbury. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rothbury

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

My husband and I are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Rothbury. I am not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A solicitor would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has the loan offer been generated? If so you will need to advise them of the replacement solicitor and have the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally should be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and delays. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Rothbury