We note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Greater Manchester?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Greater Manchester.

What happens if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Yorkshire BS Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Greater Manchester?

The first thing to point out is that, 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 for a fee.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Greater Manchester. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Greater Manchester

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

How easy is it to transfer to a new firm as I have to choose one who is on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Greater Manchester five minutes from me but she is not accepted by The Mortgage Works

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Greater Manchester on the The Mortgage Works panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Greater Manchester. In utilising search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Greater Manchester.

My father-in-law mentioned that before selecting a conveyancing firm they need approved by your mortgage company. This is my first house move but I have an AIP from Birmingham Midhshires and I already have a high street conveyancing lawyer in Greater Manchester lined up. Will Halifax insist on an approved lawyer to be instructed? If so, where can I find that list for my conveyancing in Greater Manchester?

You should choose a solicitor that is on the Halifax panel. The first thing to do is telephone your preferred Greater Manchester conveyancing solicitor to check if they are on the Halifax panel. If they are not approved you have a number of alternatives open to you here:

• Complete the purchase with your chosen Greater Manchester conveyancing practitioner but Halifax will need to instruct a lawyer from their approved panel. The net result is additional charges and potential interruption.
• Choose a new conveyancing practitioner to act in the purchase, not forgetting to check that they are on the Halifax conveyancing panel.
• Convince your property lawyer to do everything possible to join the Halifax conveyancing panel.