My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Ironbridge and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Ironbridge lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a national conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Ironbridge. We have lived in Ironbridge for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to check with 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 sickness)

Just acquired a detached house in Ironbridge , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register my ownership? My Ironbridge conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check that my name is registered.

As far as conveyancing in Ironbridge registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any other parties. Currently in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place once the buyer is living at the premises so an expedited registration is not typically top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Ironbridge. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ironbridge

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Ironbridge is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Ironbridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Ironbridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ironbridge 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 property.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Ironbridge for my purchase. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.