My lender has recommended a law firm on their panel based in North Somerset but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in North Somerset or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Not all North Somerset conveyancing firms are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Do make the most of the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a North Somerset conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.

I acquired my flat on 6 July and my personal details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in North Somerset said it will be registered inside ten days. Are properties in North Somerset particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in North Somerset registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place once the buyer has moved in to the premises therefore post completion formalities is not always primary concern but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

My uncle has suggested that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in North Somerset. Should I find my own conveyancer?

No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to have feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.

I am employed by a long established estate agent office in North Somerset where we have experienced a number of leasehold sales jeopardised due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given inconsistent advice from local North Somerset conveyancing firms. Can you clarify whether the owner of a flat can commence the lease extension process for the buyer?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer can avoid having to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or simultaneously with completion of the disposal of the property.

Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

Leasehold Conveyancing in North Somerset - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? Who are the managing agents? It is important to be aware if window replacement or some other major work is due in the near future that will be shared between the leasehold owners and will materially increase the the service costs or result in a specific invoice.

I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in North Somerset who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a North Somerset conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who carry out conveyancing in North Somerset. We dont recommend any particular solicitor.