Are the Cottesmore conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Yorkshire BS?

Cottesmore conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.

My wife and I are selling our home in Cottesmore and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Cottesmore. Having lived in Cottesmore for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)

I own a terraced Edwardian house in Cottesmore. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Halifax. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should read 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 Cottesmore and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Cottesmore it brings up many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best way of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Cottesmore or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Cottesmore differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you know that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.

There are a number of houses in Cottesmore on private roads. My husband and I are purchasing one such property. Are there any benefits to purchasing a house on a privately owned road?

Cottesmore conveyancing practices are used to conveyancing propertieson private. Your property lawyer will investigate Land Registry data to identify any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents make annual contributions to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road should be maintained and appear nicer than council maintained.