I have just been advised by my mortgage broker that my Chorlton cum Hardy the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to check?

The sensible course of action for you to take is to call your Chorlton cum Hardy lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

Me and my partner are purchasing our first house. Our solicitor has messagedto ask if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. As novices we in the dark as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy

The extent of Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your general approach to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information each search could provide. You may then decide if you consider that you need that information. If uncertain, ask the lawyer to guide you.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Kent Reliance, do Chorlton cum Hardy lawyers incur a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

Can I be sure that the Chorlton cum Hardy conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Leeds Building Society are being difficult. The Chorlton cum Hardy solicitor who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Leeds Building Society are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Leeds Building Society have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Leeds Building Society have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Leeds Building Society may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Chorlton cum Hardy. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chorlton cum Hardy

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a property in Swansea but I am based in Chorlton cum Hardy. My solicitor (based 250 miles awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Chorlton cum Hardy who can attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Chorlton cum Hardy based