Are the BSA intent on creating a searchable register to to identify solicitors on the Loughborough BS conveyancing panel for instance in Wilberfoss?

We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.

I'm buying a new build house in Wilberfoss with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my solicitor about this side-deal as it could jeopardize my mortgage with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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 issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Wilberfoss is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Wilberfoss are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Wilberfoss you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Wilberfoss 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 premises.

Am I best advised to instruct a Wilberfoss conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal formalities but his firm is located over three hundred kilometers away.

The benefit of a high street Wilberfoss conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, hand in your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Wilberfoss know how is a bonus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and the majority were impressed that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Wilberfoss conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being Wilberfoss based.

How and when do I pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for my house transaction in Wilberfoss?

The majority of conveyancing practitioners tend to complete a stamp duty return for you during your Wilberfoss purchase transaction for signature. After completion your property lawyer will submit your Land Transaction application to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the money - discharge any Stamp Duty payable on your behalf.