Please explain the implications if my solicitor is suspended from the Nationwide Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Inkberrow?

First, this is very unlikely to happen. 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.

Is there a list of Kent Reliance panel conveyancers in Inkberrow on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available online. If you are seeking to appoint a Inkberrow property lawyer on the Kent Reliance please make the most of our facility.

We are getting a further advance on our home loan from Santander as we wish to carry out improvements to our property in Inkberrow. Do we need to appoint a high street Inkberrow solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Santander do not ordinarily instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Santander list.

I have instructed a Inkberrow solicitor having checked that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Co-operative will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Co-operative will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Inkberrow surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

What can a local search tell me about the property I am buying in Inkberrow?

Inkberrow conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search is essential in every Inkberrow conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Inkberrow in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not give a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Inkberrow. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Inkberrow especially if they are familiar with such properties in Inkberrow.

Are there any apps to help find a Inkberrow conveyancing solicitor on the mortgage company conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 15miles to attend the solicitor.

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