Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to to identify law firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for example in Stony Stratford?

Lexsure has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.

I have been told that property searches are the main cause of delay in Stony Stratford house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Stony Stratford.

Just bought a terraced house in Stony Stratford , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record the transfer to my name? My Stony Stratford conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be sure the registration is addressed.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Stony Stratford registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the premises so an expedited registration is not usually primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Stony Stratford is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Stony Stratford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Stony Stratford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stony Stratford 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 premises.

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Stony Stratford being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our bank?

We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Stony Stratford conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Stony Stratford knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..