We are about to exchange on the purchase of a property in Shortlands but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree reparation from the vendor of three thousand pounds by way of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement however RBS are not allowing this. Why were they informed?

Your conveyancer being on the RBS conveyancing panel is obliged to disclose to RBS of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the price change to RBS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, RBS and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Shortlands.

Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to list solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for example in Shortlands?

We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

How straightforward is it to use the search app to find a conveyancing lawyer in Shortlands on the panel for my mortgage?

First pick a lender such as Barclays , Chelsea Building Society or Bank of Ireland then choose your preferred area for example Shortlands. Conveyancing firms in Shortlands and across England and Wales will then be identified.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Shortlands. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is registered - and most are in Shortlands - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I am the proprietor of a second floor flat in Shortlands. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount payable for a lease extension?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Shortlands conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Shortlands residence is Ravensbourne Lodge 4 Highland Road in February 2013. the Tribunal held that the amount payable for the freehold was £22,268

Is it the case that all Shortlands law firms on every bank conveyancing panel?

The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can drop into your local lender branch in Shortlands. Chances are that they can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands