Can I be sure that the Blythe Bridge conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Blythe Bridge obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Leeds Building Society. Blythe Bridge conveyancing practitioners are instructed. How long does it take for Leeds Building Society to issue the offer to the lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Leeds Building Society completed the survey? Have you informed Leeds Building Society as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Blythe Bridge. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

I am buying my first flat in Blythe Bridge with a loan from Godiva Mortgages Ltd. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not to tell my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will adversely affect my loan with Godiva Mortgages Ltd. Should I keep quiet?.

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.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Blythe Bridge is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Blythe Bridge are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Blythe Bridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Blythe Bridge 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 property.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Blythe Bridge and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Blythe Bridge is one of our many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Blythe Bridge. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

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?