My lender has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Selby but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Selby round the corner to me. Can you help?

Far from all Selby conveyancing solicitors are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Selby conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Selby and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Selby. Having lived in Selby for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)

I was recommended by a few property agents in Selby to select a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers ahead of a competitor’s?

We don’t make any commission for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

In surfing the world wide web for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Selby it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?

The best method of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the counsel of colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Selby or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Selby vary, so it's sensible to secure at least four costs illustrations from different law firms. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

I am in the process of purchasing my first house in Selby. Conveyancing practitioner has been selected. The financial consultant pointed out that a survey is not necessary as the property was only constructed 22 years ago.

You would be best advised to have a Home Buyer's Report. Given the residence was built more than a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report may be sufficient. They will highlight any apparent problems and suggest additional investigation where relevant. Where there are any signs of problems seek a comprehensive structural survey.