Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to list solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for instance in Thurston?

Lexsure has not been advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

We are intent on selling our home in Thurston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Thurston. We have lived in Thurston for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)

I am purchasing my first flat in Thurston with a loan from Nationwide Building Society. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about the deal as it may jeopardize my mortgage with Nationwide Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Thurston is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Thurston are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Thurston you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Thurston may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I am 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to carry out the conveyancing in Thurston. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would need to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-sent. The solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating expenses and frustration. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Thurston