Our mortgage company has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Newton Aycliffe but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Newton Aycliffe local to me. Are you able to assist?

Not all Newton Aycliffe conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to choose a Newton Aycliffe conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.

My wife and I own a renovated Victorian property in Newton Aycliffe. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Newton Aycliffe and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the position with the conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.

Are there any apps to assist me to identify a Newton Aycliffe solicitor on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the search on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Newton Aycliffe conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Newton Aycliffe conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to verify if they are on the Barnsley Building Society approved list

I am 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Newton Aycliffe. I am am very dissatisfied with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A lawyer would have to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added costs and frustration. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our search tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Newton Aycliffe

I am in the process of buying my first home in Newton Aycliffe. Conveyancing solicitor already selected. The mortgage adviser suggested that a survey is not necessary as the property was only built in 2001.

As the bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the residence was built more than a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report may be sufficient. The report should highlight any apparent problems and suggest further investigation where appropriate. If there are any signs of material issues seek a comprehensive structural survey.