I am purchasing a maisonette in Coningsby. My lawyer has never been on on the lender conveyancing panel. Am I still permitted to appoint my Coningsby conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the bank panel?

Various options include

• Complete the purchase with your preferred Coningsby lawyer but your lender will no doubt instruct a conveyancer on their approved panel. The net result is additional fees and probable delay.
• Choose a fresh property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
• Convince your lawyer to attempt to join the bank panel

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Coningsby. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?

Given that you are now legally committed yourself to purchase you now have to hire the services of a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of priority as you now have a tight a drop dead date to complete the transaction. Every auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke legal set of papers. This should include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold property the auction papers may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to a leasehold property. You must give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.

Does a directory service exist listing Aldermore panel conveyancers in Coningsby on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few lenders make their panel listings viewable on the web. If you are looking for a Coningsby conveyancer on the Aldermore please use our tool.

How can we know in advance if a Coningsby conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Coningsby seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Coningsby?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Coningsby. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

In searching the internet for the term on line conveyancing in Coningsby it brings up many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Coningsby or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Coningsby vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four costs illustrations from different conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I see that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the lender conveyancing panel. Do Coningsby conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Coningsby.