We are buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Boncath who is on the Barclays approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a 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 Barclays . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Boncath.

We are buying a flat in Boncath. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we have to deposit funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

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 single beneficiary of my late grandmother’s will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Boncath. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the CML six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be considered the same way as if I'd bought the house in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be caught by that. Most banks would take a sensible view as this requirement is chiefly there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of properties.

is it true that all Boncath conveyancing solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Santander approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the firms would be governed by the CLC.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Boncath for my house move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Boncath. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Boncath are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Boncath in which case you should be looking for a Boncath conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

Boncath Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

The majority of Boncath leasehold flats will incur a service bill for the upkeep of the building invoiced by the landlord. Where you acquire the apartment you will have to meet this contribution, usually in instalments accross the year. This could differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. In all probability there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, ordinarily this is not a significant sum, say about £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because occasionally it could be prohibitively expensive. Its a good idea to discover as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters like the tidiness of the common parts. Ask other people if they are happy with them. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the relevant party and precisely what you get for your money. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?

What tools are available to search for a Boncath conveyancing solicitor on the lender conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 15miles to attend the conveyancer.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this page. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Boncath and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Boncath. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.