My husband and I are buying a newbuild apartment in Watchet with a homeloan from Barclays Direct.We use our Watchet conveyancing solicitor but Barclays Direct advised that she’s not listed on their "panel". We have to appoint a Barclays Direct panel firm or retain our preferred solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Barclays Direct use our lawyer?

Unfortunately,no. The home loan offered to you is subject to its various provisions, a common one being that lawyers must be on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Barclays Direct

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Watchet?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Watchet will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Watchet. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Watchet.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Watchet it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Watchet commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Watchet.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Watchet. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

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

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

I decided to have a survey done on a house in Watchet prior to instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Watchet. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What tools are available to locate a Watchet solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am happy to travel upto 10miles to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the search on this page. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Watchet conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Watchet conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to see if they are on the Aldermore member panel