I happen to be the only recipient of my late father’s will and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Lickey End. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in October. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership could be regarded the same way as though I had purchased the house in October. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The CML handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be caught by that. Most banks would take a sensible view as this obligation principally exists to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of properties.

When it comes to lenders such as UBS, do Lickey End lawyers have to pay a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any lender fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Can I be sure that the Lickey End conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Lickey End getting recommendations is a good start. 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 advise that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when acquiring a residence in Lickey End?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may take it that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Lickey End to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Lickey End before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lickey End. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Lickey End especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Lickey End.

We are one month into a freehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Lickey End. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A solicitor would have to be really poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you will need to advise them of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating costs and complications. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Lickey End

I'm selling a flat in Lickey End. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't locate my conveyancer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.