The Farnworth conveyancing firm handling our Farnworth conveyancing has identified an inconsistency between the assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the conveyancing documents. My lawyer says that he is obliged to ensure that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s approach right?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

We are buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Farnworth who is on the TSB solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Farnworth.

I am assisting my niece sell her house in Farnworth. Will the conveyancing solicitor order an energy assessment or it is for the seller to see to?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments was maintained a compulsory component of moving house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned before the property is marketed. It is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors normally organise. If you are instructing a Farnworth conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established Farnworth providers

We have agreed to purchase a house in Farnworth. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Aldermore have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As your lender is Aldermore your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Aldermore. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Aldermore where a lease fails to comply with these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Farnworth.

Intending to buy a house in Farnworth. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Farnworth conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Farnworth?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Farnworth will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Farnworth. The search result sets out definitive information 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 Farnworth.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Farnworth it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Farnworth commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Farnworth.

I am buying a new build flat in Farnworth. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Farnworth

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.