My mortgage broker says he needs my Aigburth solicitor’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have contacted my local Aigburth branch but they don't know it.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Aigburth solicitor . Most Aigburth conveyancing practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

We are looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Aigburth who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

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

My wife and I own a terraced Victorian property in Aigburth. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Aigburth and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing solicitor who carried out the work.

I only have 62 years unexpired on my flat in Aigburth. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the lessor. On the whole an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be used as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Aigburth.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Aigburth - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Generally speaking the outlay for major works are not built into the maintenance charges, although some managing agents in Aigburth require tenants to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger works. Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the block?

I am buying a ground floor maisonette in Aigburth. Conveyancing lawyer has been awaiting, from the vendor, building insurance paperwork. Earlier today I was informed that the seller needs to forward the insurance documents for the flat above also. Why would my conveyancer need to see the insurance for the other flat? Is it really required? We have been waiting for the previous month…

It is not impossible in leasehold conveyancing in Aigburth to find Conveyancing in Aigburth in a minority of cases reveals that the lease provides for the leasehold owners to insure their individual flats rather than the freeholder insuring the whole premises - which is clearly better. You should contact your conveyancing practitioner but it would appear that your property lawyer is attempting to verify that the entire building is insured. Insuring your apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the 1st floor cannot be rebuilt for lack of insurance cover.