My wife and I are purchasing a 3 bedroom apartment in Glenfield with a mortgage. We have a Glenfield lawyer, however the bank advise he's not on their "panel". It appears that we have little option but to use one of the bank panel solicitors or retain our Glenfield lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Glenfield conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

What does a local search inform me concerning the house I am buying in Glenfield?

Glenfield conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance PSG The local search plays an important part in most Glenfield conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (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 topic headings.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Glenfield. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Glenfield

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Glenfield and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives protection to commercial tenants, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Glenfield is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Glenfield for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training purposes.