My wife and I are intending to acquire a 2 bedroom flat in Rushden with a mortgage. We like our Rushden lawyer, however the bank says she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have no option but to instruct one of the lender panel firms or keep our Rushden property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We regard this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Rushden conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Me and my partner are acquiring our first property. Our lawyer has texted usto enquire if we wish to purchase additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Rushden

The extent of Rushden conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information each search could provide. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are unclear, ask your solicitor to advise.

We are planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Rushden who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nottingham . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Rushden.

I am 18 days into a residential purchase having been directed to a firm by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Rushden. I am not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would have to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the new contact details and get the loan are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental charges and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Rushden

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Fifty years remaining on my lease in Rushden. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. On the whole a specialist should be useful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Rushden.

Rushden Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Who is in charge of the building? What restrictions are contained in the Rushden Lease? Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the maintenance costs?