Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list solicitors on the conveyancing panel for example in Selsey?

LenderPanel has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

What can a local search inform me about the property my wife and I buying in Selsey?

Selsey conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Onsearch The local search is essential in every Selsey conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

I am 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Selsey. I am not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?

A solicitor would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental costs and frustration. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Selsey

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Selsey, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1995. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in Selsey with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 50

You have 50 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

I have read on various consumer advice websites that before choosing a conveyancing lawyer they need approved by your lender. I am a FTB but I have an AIP with Halifax and I already have a local conveyancing solicitor in Selsey on standby. Will Halifax require an approved lawyer to be instructed? If so, where can I find that list so I can pick a conveyancing lawyer in Selsey?

You should instruct a solicitor that is on the Halifax panel. Just call your chosen Selsey conveyancing lawyer to check if they are on the Halifax panel. If they are not on the panel you have numerous options open to you here:

• Proceed with your chosen Selsey but Halifax will undoubtedly use a from their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional charges together with likely frustration.
• Choose a fresh to conduct the conveyancing, not forgetting to check that they are on the Halifax conveyancing panel.
• Appeal to your to attempt to join the mortgage company panel.