We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in Watchet for our house purchase. Our broker has since notified us that our bank won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

Banks on the whole imposes restrictions either the category or the number of conveyancing firms on their member panel. A common example of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. As well as restricting the profile of firm, some have decided to limit the number of solicitor practices they use to act for them. You should note that have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the rationalisation of solicitor panels since 2008 even though there are mixed views about the level of solicitor engagement in some of that fraud. Figures from the Land Registry indicate that hundreds of law firms, including some in or near Watchet only perform one or two conveyances per annum.

My partner and I are intent on selling our property in Watchet and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Watchet conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Watchet. Having lived in Watchet for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)

About to purchase a new build apartment in Watchet. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Watchet

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

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. Watchet is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Watchet are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Watchet you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Watchet may decide 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 residence.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Watchet. I have discover a site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?