My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Stechford. I need to find out if they are on the Bank of Scotland approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?

You should contact the lawyer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should get in touch with Bank of Scotland who may be able to confirm.

four months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Stechford took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I'm remortgaging my existing property to a BTL loan with Platform Home Loans Ltd and intend to use the remaining equity towards further property. The area we are talking about is Stechford. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our search tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are approved by both mortgage companies. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should talk with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Stechford it brings up numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Stechford or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Stechford differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of four fee calculations from different companies. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I am due to assess estimates for conveyancing in Stechford from three property lawyer and decide on one. Am I right to tell them to hold tight until I have found somewhere to acquire.

You should wait to ask your lawyer to open a file and submit searches after the sales memo has been issued by the estate agent especially as Stechford conveyancing searches are not cheap.