We are buying our first property. The solicitor has calledto see if we want to order supplemental conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we have no idea as to what's relevant for conveyancing in Earlswood

The extent of Earlswood conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your general approach to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could provide. You may then make a decision if you consider that you need that search. Where you are unsure, ask the lawyer to recommend.

Are the Earlswood conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Nottingham?

Earlswood conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nottingham directly.

My fiance and I wish to acquire a newbuild flat in Earlswood with a loan from Barclays Direct.We would like to retain our Earlswood conveyancing lawyer but Barclays Direct advised that his firm is not listed on their "panel". We have to appoint a Barclays Direct panel lawyer or keep our preferred solicitor and pay for a Barclays Direct panel lawyer to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that Barclays Direct use our lawyer?

Unfortunately,no. The home loan issued to you contains various provisions, a common one being that solicitors needs to be on the Barclays Direct solicitor panel. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Barclays Direct

Me and my brother purchased a 4 bedroom Georgian house in Earlswood. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Barclays Direct. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Earlswood and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.

My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent informed us that the seller will only move forward if we instruct the agent's recommended conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Earlswood

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this ultimatum. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to appoint your preferred Earlswood conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthose that will provide the negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by HQ.