I plan on acquiring an apartment in Heaton and Jesmond. My Solicitor has never been on on the mortgage company solicitor list. Can I still continue with my Heaton and Jesmond conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the lender panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

You have numerous options open to you here

• Carry on with your preferred Heaton and Jesmond property lawyer but your mortgage company will need to use a solicitor from their approved panel. The net result is additional cost together with potential delay.
• Get a new conveyancing practitioner to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the lender conveyancing panel.
• Convince your lawyer to seek to join the lender panel

Do the conveyancing practitioners that are recommend conduct auction conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond?

There are a few niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Heaton and Jesmond is one of our areas of where our lawyers are based.

We are planning on selling our home in Heaton and Jesmond and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Heaton and Jesmond. We have lived in Heaton and Jesmond for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 opted to have a survey completed on a property in Heaton and Jesmond ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Heaton and Jesmond. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My father-in-law has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond. Should I find my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Heaton and Jesmond conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or family who have used the firm you're considering.