My mortgage broker has asked me for my Aintree law firm’s panel member for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. How do I find this out. I have contacted my local Aintree branch but they cant find it on their system.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Aintree solicitor . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

My partner and I are downsizing from our home in Aintree and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Aintree. We have lived in Aintree for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Aintree. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Aintree of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Aintree. I've stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

There are a number of houses in Aintree on private lanes. I am purchasing such a house. Are there any advantages to purchasing a house on a private road?

Aintree conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with dealing propertieson unadopted roads. The lawyer should review the title to find any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a residents association that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. Where there is one, the road should be maintained and look nicer than publicly adopted.