In scouring online forums for an affordable lawyer in Ashby de la Zouch, most say that I should look for a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol the standard includes numerous partnerships who carry out conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch.

We are purchasing a detached bungalow in Ashby de la Zouch. Our aim is to convert the garage to an office at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these works are prohibited?

Your property lawyer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of works or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain additions need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

Please help - my lawyer says that lack of building regulations insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch?

The right level of lack of building regulations indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Lloyds TSB Bank and Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in October 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Yorkshire BS are being problematic. The Ashby de la Zouch solicitor who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Yorkshire BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Yorkshire BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Yorkshire BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Yorkshire BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary house to a buy to let loan with Clydesdale and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on another house. The area we are interested in is Ashby de la Zouch. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the conveyances?

Do use our search tool on this site to check that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor should be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and communicate your expectations and requirements.

My uncle has recommend that I appoint his conveyancers in Ashby de la Zouch. Should I choose my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have used the firm you're contemplating using.

Can you set out some of compelling advantages to selecting a high street conveyancing practitioner in Ashby de la Zouch

Many buyers and sellers in Ashby de la Zouch prefer a nearby high street conveyancing practitioner so that they can pop into the firm’s offices in the event that they have problems, and to deliver paperwork rather than run the risk of relying on the post.

Some would argue that there exists a slight advantage in opting for a conveyancing practitioner local to a house you are hoping to purchase, due to the knowledge of the region and possible local issues - nevertheless this is debatable. The majority of conveyancers carry out their communications online and could be practically anywhere.