We are purchasing a terrace house in Belgravia. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these works are allowed?

Your solicitor should check the registered title as conveyancing in Belgravia will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain alterations or necessitated the consent of another owner. Many extensions require local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

My lawyer has informed me that absentee landlord insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Belgravia?

The right level of absentee landlord indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between and . Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

We expect to receive a AIP from this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do recommend any Belgravia solicitors on the conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Belgravia solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and through the process.

My wife and I purchased a renovated Edwardian property in Belgravia. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and . I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. Is it worth asking to clarify?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Belgravia and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.

I am purchasing a new build house in Belgravia with a loan from . The sellers would not move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not to tell my conveyancer about the deal as it may affect my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.

My business partner and I are intending to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Belgravia for below £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Belgravia, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your contact information or email so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Belgravia being on the bank conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our lender?

We do not recommend specific Belgravia firms as the right Belgravia conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Belgravia knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..