My uncle pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Burnage there may be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Burnage which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Burnage should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

My lawyer has informed me that lack of planning permission insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Burnage?

The appropriate level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Accord Mortgages Ltd and Barnsley Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

Intending to buy a apartment in Burnage. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Burnage property lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.

I am purchasing a new build house in Burnage benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The estate agent suggested that I not reveal to my conveyancer about the extras as it will affect my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Burnage is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Burnage are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Burnage you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Burnage 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 practitioner in Burnage for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training purposes.

I pay a service charge for my property in Burnage. Due to redundancy and other issues I slipped behind with remittance. The managing agents agreed a settlement schedule but there remains about £3000 outstanding as of today.

I now wish to dispose of the property and I am worried this could threaten to derail the sale if I have to discharge the arrears in advance. Do I have to settle before - is this achievable?

Your conveyancing practitioner should be in a position to negotiate with the appropriate parties, and agree with them whether or not they would accept settlement out of the sale proceeds. This is indicative of why it is advisable to instruct a solicitor in Burnage as they are likely to enjoy an established relationship with the parties.