Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Montacute is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?

That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Montacute conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Montacute. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

2 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Montacute concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

My cousin has urged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Montacute. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Montacute conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have recommendations from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Montacute conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Montacute conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Montacute conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:

How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Montacute, conveyancing having been completed May 2004. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Montacute with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2104

With just 78 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £7,600 and £8,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.