Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list law firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Alston?

We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Alston?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Alston will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Alston. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Alston.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Alston it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Alston commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Alston.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Alston is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Alston are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Alston 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 Alston 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 residence.

My business partner and I are planning to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for commercial conveyancing in Alston for under £2000?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Alston, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or phone us so that we may furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

Are Alston conveyancing solicitors duty bound by the Law Society to issue transparent conveyancing figures?

Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are prescriptive rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their charges to clients.The Law Society have 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 intended 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 Alston or beyond.