I am not in a position to travel far from Worksop. Is there a reason why all Worksop lawyers aren't automatically on all lender panels?

As inequitable as it may seem for banks to restrict who can act for them, from the public’s or lawyer’s point of view, the other side of the coin is that banks are becoming ever more anxious and regard it crucial to protect them against mortgage fraud. As a consequence of this concern mortgage companies have restricted their conveyancing panel to a manageable size.

We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Worksop?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Worksop.

What can a local search reveal regarding the house I am buying in Worksop?

Worksop conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search plays a central part in many a Worksop conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable 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 areas.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Worksop prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Worksop. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Worksop being more expensive?

Conveyancing in Worksop for newly converted or new build premises can sometimes involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as additional investigations and contractual considerations.