We are a couple about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Corston. We have hit a problem. The mortgage offer with runs out on but the owners are suggesting a completion date of . Is it possible to extend the mortgage expiry date?

The best person to address this issue is your lawyer who is in a position to determine if they better off negotiating with the lender, owner’s solicitors, selling agents or conceivably all three based on what has happend in your house move to date.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Corston. I need to find out whether they are on the conveyancing panel. Can you advise?

The first thing to do is call your solicitor and ask them whether they can act for the bank. Alternatively you should call who may be able to assist.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Corston with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The estate agent told me not reveal to my lawyer about this extras as it would affect my mortgage with the lender. 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.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Corston is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Corston are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Corston you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Corston may ascertain 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 premises.

My business partner and I are planning to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Corston for below 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Corston, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.