I am nearing exchange of contracts for my apartment in Milnthorpe and the estate agent has just text me to advise that the buyers are switching solicitor. The reason given is that the bank will only work with property lawyers on their approved list. Why would a leading lender only deal with certain law firms rather the firm that they want to appoint for their conveyancing in Milnthorpe ?

Banks have always had an approved set of law firms they are willing to work with, but in the last few years big names such as Santander, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have represented them for decades.

Lenders attribute this action to a rise in fraud by way of justification for the pruning – criteria have been tightened as a smaller panel is easier to monitor. Banks tend not to reveal how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Some are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are unlikely to have any impact on this.

We are about to sign contracts for a property in Milnthorpe. We have hit a snag. Our mortgage offer with Alliance & Leicester runs out on 28/4/2025 but the vendors are putting forward a completion date of 30/4/2025. Is it possible to prolong the loan expiry date?

The person best placed to deal with your concern is your lawyer who will assess if he or she is corresponding with the mortgage broker, seller’s conveyancers, selling agents or indeed all parties given the history of your conveyancing to date.

I am buying a new build flat in Milnthorpe. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

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

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.

I am selling my home. My past lawyers has retired. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Milnthorpe if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Milnthorpe. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a property in Neath but live in Milnthorpe. My lawyer (who is 260 miles from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Milnthorpe to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Milnthorpe based