Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to list practices on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Woolton?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Woolton?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Woolton will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Woolton. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Woolton.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Woolton it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Woolton commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Woolton.

I am buying a new build house in Woolton with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not to tell my conveyancer about the side-deal as it will put at risk my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.

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.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Woolton before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to grant a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Woolton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Woolton especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Woolton.

How does one remove a deceased person's name from the title deeds for a house in Woolton?

If a Woolton property is co-owned and one of the owners passes away, their name will not automatically be removed from the title deeds. You are not required to amend the title as when it comes to a disposal your conveyancer would just need to supply proof why the co owner is missing from the transfer, such as a grant of probate.

With the aim of making things simpler for the sale of the property you can arrange to have the deceased name erased from the title by applying to HMLR with evidence of the death. There is no charge from the Registry for this service.