I was notified recently by my broker that my Newton-le-Willows the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to check?

You need to contact your Newton-le-Willows conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Newton-le-Willows conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

Are the Newton-le-Willows conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Leeds Building Society?

Newton-le-Willows conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.

I am buying a right to buy a flat in Newton-le-Willows. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Newton-le-Willows you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Newton-le-Willows.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Newton-le-Willows. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Newton-le-Willows

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

We have just found out that one of the partners of the solicitors handling the purchase conveyancing in Newton-le-Willows is is the sister of the seller. Is this allowed?

As long as there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. If you are obtaining mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Clydesdale Bank as of 25/11/2024, the requirements read as follows :