We are purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Cannock who is on the Virgin Money solicitor 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 Virgin Money . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Cannock.

What happens if my solicitor is suspended from the Skipton Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Cannock?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Cannock took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Cannock is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Cannock are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Cannock you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cannock may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I pay a maintenance fee for my appartment in Cannock. As a result of personal circumstances I fell into arrears with remittance. I negotiated a clearance schedule but there is still a couple of remaining in arrears.

I now wish to sell and I am worried this could jeopardize the sale if I have to settle the amount due first. Do I have to settle before - is this viable?

The property lawyer dealing with your Cannock sale should be in a position to negotiate with the appropriate parties, and agree with them whether or not they would accept settlement from sale proceeds. This is an example of why it might be good to instruct a conveyancer in Cannock as they are likely to have an open line of communication with the management company.