We are purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Rainford who is on the Barclays solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Rainford.

We are selling our house in Rainford. Does my lawyer need to be required to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their panel criteria fairly frequently currently.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Rainford as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Rainford the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Rainford. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rainford

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Rainford ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks tend not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rainford. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.