Me and my partner are purchasing a apartment in Audlem. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a conveyancer? On completion day we will need to deposit funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I am the sole beneficiary of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Audlem. The Audlem property was put into my name in . I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership will be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in . Do I have to wait half a year to sell?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be impacted by that. Most lenders would take a practical view as this clause is primarily there to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Audlem. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for . The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and are required to report to where a lease does not meet these specifications. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Audlem.

The deeds to our home are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Audlem 4 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?

You no longer need to hold title official documentation to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Audlem. I have discover a site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I only have Fifty years unexpired on my lease in Audlem. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the freeholder. For most situations a specialist should be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Audlem.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Audlem - Sample of Queries before buying

Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment?

My lender have just issued us with a mortgage offer. We have retained a reputable conveyancer in Audlem yesterday. Today, our mortgage adviser called to say that the mortgage company said that we cannot use our solicitor as they aren't on their panel. As FTB's, we had no idea that the mortgage company had some control over our choice Is this allowed?

You are permitted to instruct any lawyer you wish to instruct including the said conveyancer in Audlem however if they are not on the your bank's panel you will have to incur an extra fee so the bank can appoint their own solicitors as well to protect their interest. On occasion it is conceivable that your solicitor may apply to get added to the lender list of approved firms. You can use internet tools including lenderpanel.com to find a conveyancing solcitor in Audlem on the bank panel. You can go into your high street lender branch in Audlem. They can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Audlem on the panel for your mortgage company.