Can the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool execute auction conveyancing in Bath?

We know of a few niche lawyers we can connect you with those conducting auction conveyancing. Bath is one of our areas of where our lawyers are based.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is expelled from the Lloyds Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Bath?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Bath?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Bath will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Bath. The report sets out 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 Bath.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Bath it is crucial 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 Bath commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Bath.

I purchased a terraced Victorian property in Bath. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and TSB. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Bath and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Bath being more expensive?

Conveyancing in Bath for recently converted or new build homes often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as additional queries and contractual concerns.