I am getting a offer of a home loan from Santander. I intend to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Hillingdon. Does the Santander Solicitor panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to list solicitors on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Hillingdon?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

My partner and I are downsizing from our home in Hillingdon and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Hillingdon lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hillingdon. Having lived in Hillingdon for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Hillingdon it reveals numerous solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?

The best method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Hillingdon or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Hillingdon vary, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are assured not to increase.

As a tenant I am on the hook for a maintenance contribution for my appartment in Hillingdon. Due to redundancy and other issues I fell behind with payments. I negotiated a payment schedule but there is still around £3000 currently due.

I am under pressure to sell and I am worried this could jeopardize the sale if I have to settle the amount due in advance. I'd like to sell up and then discharge the debt from the proceeds - is this possible?

Your conveyancing practitioner will hopefully be able to negotiate with the management company, with a new to seeing if they would accept payment from sale proceeds. This is an example of why it is sensible to choose a property lawyer in Hillingdon as they may well have an open line of communication with the parties.