What is the optimum way to check that the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Axminster is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for National Westminster Bank thus paying £192.00 in supplemental conveyancing fees.

You should take advantage of the search tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type ‘Axminster’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous solicitors located in Axminster or nearest you.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Axminster 4 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be retained by HMLR with a Title Number. It is easy to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and obtain current copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Axminster. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be 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 Axminster

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan.

Should I instruct a Axminster conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am buying? We have a good friend who can carry out the legal work but they are based 200miles away.

The primary upside of using a high street Axminster conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, deliver your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Axminster know how is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and the majority were content that must outweigh using an unknown Axminster conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

How do I find a Axminster conveyancing solicitor on the lender conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 20kilometers to attend the solicitor.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel tool on this page. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Axminster and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Axminster. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.