Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Prudhoe?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Prudhoe will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Prudhoe. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Prudhoe.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Prudhoe it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Prudhoe commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Prudhoe.

Am I right to be wary that third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Prudhoe conveyancing firm?

As with many professional services, often suggestions from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks may put forward lawyers to retain. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to choose your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that most lenders operate an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your transaction.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Prudhoe for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training requirements.