My financial adviser says he needs my Westbury On Trym solicitor’s panel reference for the HSBC conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have called my local Westbury On Trym office but they have not got back to me yet.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Westbury On Trym conveyancing practitioner . Most Westbury On Trym law practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Westbury On Trym , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register my ownership? My Westbury On Trym conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be certain that my ownership is recorded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Westbury On Trym registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. As of today roughly three quarters of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Registration is effected once the buyer is living at the property thus an expedited registration is not usually top priority yet if 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 the application to be prioritised.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Westbury On Trym is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Westbury On Trym are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Westbury On Trym you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Westbury On Trym may determine 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 property.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Westbury On Trym and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Westbury On Trym is one of the numerous locations in which our lawyers have offices

How and when do I incur the Stamp Duty Land Tax payable for my Westbury On Trym flat purchase?

The majority of property lawyers tend to fill out a stamp duty return on your behalf during your Westbury On Trym purchase transaction for you to sign. After completion your conveyancer will submit your STL Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the money - settle any tax bill liability on your behalf.