My husband and I are intent on acquiring property in Norfolk Broads. My lawyer is not listed on the bank solicitor panel. Is it possible for me to use my Norfolk Broads conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the lender panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

You have numerous alternatives available to you here

• Carry on with your existing Norfolk Broads property lawyer but your bank will undoubtedly appoint a lawyer from their approved list. This will result in additional charges together with likely frustration.
• Get a fresh property lawyer to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
• Appeal to your conveyancer to apply to join the bank panel

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Norfolk Broads and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Norfolk Broads conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Norfolk Broads. We have lived in Norfolk Broads for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Norfolk Broads is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Norfolk Broads are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Norfolk Broads you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Norfolk Broads may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Norfolk Broads and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords protection to business leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Norfolk Broads

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Norfolk Broads it reveals many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for me?

The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Norfolk Broads or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Norfolk Broads vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three quotes from different companies. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.