Is the fact that my conveyancer in Olney is not listed on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his conveyancing?

That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Olney conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of obstruction in Olney conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Olney.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Olney?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Olney. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

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How and when do I pay stamp duty payable for my Olney property purchase?

Your lawyer should complete a stamp duty return for you during your Olney purchase transaction for signature. On completion your lawyer will submit the Land Transaction Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty payable for you.