What will a local search inform me about the property my wife and I buying in Tyne And Wear?

Tyne And Wear conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Xpress Legal The local search plays a central role in most Tyne And Wear conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Tyne And Wear ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not issue a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Tyne And Wear. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Taking into account that I will soon part with 450k on a terraced house in Tyne And Wear I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer about myhouse move ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Tyne And Wear.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important individual, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Tyne And Wear should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Tyne And Wear for my remortgage. Can I see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training reasons.

We are about to complete buying a property in Tyne And Wear but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have agreed compensation from the seller of £3k taking the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet my bank will not permit this. Why were they notified?

The conveyancer that is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel is obliged to advise the bank of any changes to the sale amount. In the event that you prohibit your conveyancer to disclose the reduction to your bank then they would have no choice but to discontinue acting for you and the lender.