Are the BSA intent on creating a searchable register to to identify law firms on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Langford?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Langford?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Langford will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Langford. 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 Langford.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Langford 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 could cause delays to Langford commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Langford.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Langford?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Langford. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Am I better off to go with a Langford conveyancing practitioner based in the vicinity that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal formalities however his firm is located over three hundred miles away.

The benefit of a local Langford conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign documents, present your ID and pester them if necessary. Having local Langford know how is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and on the whole were content that should trump using an unknown Langford conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.

Why can't I complete our conveyancing in Langford on a public holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the funds will be transferred electronically between the banks of the buyer and seller's conveyancer and at present this can only occur on a working day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.