My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Chesterton. I need to find out whether they are on the TSB approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?

The first thing you should do is e-mail your solicitor and enquire if they can act for the bank. Otherwise you can get in touch with TSB who may be able to assist.

I am the only recipient of my late grandmother’s will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Chesterton. The Chesterton property was put into my name in January. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my property ownership could be treated the same way as though I had purchased the house in January. Do I have to wait half a year to sell?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be impacted by that. Most lenders would take a sensible view as this obligation primarily exists to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of property.

Is it the case that all Chesterton CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel?

Some major banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.

We expect to receive a OIP from Nottingham this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Nottingham recommend any Chesterton solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Chesterton solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Nottingham through the process.

I require expedited conveyancing in Chesterton as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Chesterton the following are examples of what can crop up and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Chesterton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chesterton

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan.

Taking into account that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on a property in Chesterton I would like to talk to a conveyancer regarding thehome move before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Chesterton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Chesterton should be the figure that you end up paying.