My partner and I have just purchased a property in Blackburn. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Blackburn?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Blackburn. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner completes a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being incorrect, then you may have a 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 Blackburn.

We just had an offer accepted to purchase with . I dropped in 3 or 4 high street companies yet am struggling to find a Blackburn conveyancing firm on the approved list. Please you assist?

You should make the most of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Please choose the building society and type Blackburn or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Blackburn or near you.

I was advised by two or three local selling agents in Blackburn to get a quote from a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your site over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to offer any financial incentive for directing people to this site. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

In scouring the web for the words conveyancing in Blackburn it reveals many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Blackburn or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Blackburn vary, so it's sensible to secure at least three costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the lender conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the mortgage company approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the bank conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.