My mortgage company has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Helmsley but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Helmsley local to me. Are you able to help?

Not all Helmsley conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Please make use of our search tool to choose a Helmsley conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Helmsley?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Helmsley will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Helmsley. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Helmsley.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Helmsley it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Helmsley commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Helmsley.

I have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Helmsley. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and TSB. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Helmsley and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.

Do I need to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Helmsley conveyancing company?

As is the case with many service providers, often input from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all recommend conveyancers to retain. Sometimes these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there might be a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the right to choose your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that most banks specify a panel list of conveyancers you must use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Helmsley for my home move. Can I see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

One may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training purposes.