We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Axbridge who is on the Co-operative approved 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 Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Axbridge.

What does a local search inform me about the property we're purchasing in Axbridge?

Axbridge conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Onsearch The local search is essential in every Axbridge conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

The deeds to my property are lost. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Axbridge 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be held by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and secure up to date copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for £20 inclusive of VAT.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Axbridge prior to appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not grant a loan on such a premises.

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

We are in the process of purchasing a flat in Axbridge. Conveyancing is not complete but we would like have the amount we are are purchasing for private from the likes of Zoopla. Is this possible and how?

HMLR by statute are obliged to note price paid data on a register of the title for residential properties nationwide including homes in Axbridge. The Title Register is an open document, so HM Land Registry would be breaking the law if they failed to grant access to the register.

In essence you can ask the Land Registry to withhold the price paid data however the answer will be a No.