Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list firms on the conveyancing panel for instance in Bolton?

LenderPanel has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Bolton for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Bolton conveyancing specialists.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Bolton prior to appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bolton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How easy is it to change firm as I have to appoint one who is on the conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Bolton five minutes from me but he is not accepted by

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Bolton on the panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Bolton. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Bolton.

At what point do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my Bolton house purchase?

The majority of s will complete a stamp duty return for you during your Bolton purchase transaction for signature. On completion your will submit the STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the money - settle any Stamp Duty due on your behalf.