I am expecting a mortgage offer from Nat West. My intention is to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Old Swan. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Nat West conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

Do I need to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Old Swan?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Old Swan to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I own a renovated Victorian property in Old Swan. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Halifax. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

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 Old Swan and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Old Swan for my sale. Can I review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded call for training requirements.

What can I do to find out who owns a house in Old Swan?

As long as the property is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have enough specifics of the location of the premises, you will be able to see results from the HM Land Registry of the recorded owner for a for less than a fiver.