My financial adviser has asked me for my Swinton solicitor’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have tried my local Swinton branch but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Swinton conveyancer . Most Swinton conveyancing practices will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

Last September we completed a house move in Swinton. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Swinton?

The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Swinton. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information proves to be misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Swinton.

My lender has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Swinton but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Swinton local to me. Are you able to help?

Not all Swinton conveyancing firms are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Swinton conveyancing conveyancer on the on the bank panel.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Swinton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Swinton

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

We have been told by many estate agents that it should take six to eight weeks for Swinton conveyancing to complete.This was four weeks ago. The draft contract was only forwarded to my conveyancing practitioner yesterday so now does it countdown?

It would be unwise rely on counting down a two month period. Answering accurately how how many weeks Swinton conveyancing will take is virtually impossible. Without fail every conveyance has it’s own unique set of issues. Accordingly your conveyancer should be unwilling to guarantee a precise timescale to finalise your conveyancing in Swinton.