My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Widdrington. I need to find out if they are accepted on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing panel. Could you advise?

You should contact your solicitor and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please get in touch with Barnsley Building Society who may be able to assist.

I moved into my flat on 7 August and the transaction details is yet to be registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Widdrington expressed confidence that it should be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Widdrington particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Widdrington registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any third parties. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser is living at the premises so post completion formalities is not typically primary concern but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor must contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Widdrington is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Widdrington are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Widdrington you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Widdrington may ascertain 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 residence.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Widdrington. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

To what extent are Widdrington conveyancing solicitors under an obligation to the Law Society to supply clear conveyancing costs?

Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are set rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their fees to clients.The Law Society have a practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not to be regarded as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, constitute the Law Society’s view of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Widdrington or further afield.