I'm purchasing my first flat in Evesham benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not to tell my solicitor about this deal as it will impact my mortgage with the bank. 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.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Evesham before appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Evesham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Hoping to buy a property located in Evesham and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Evesham. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Evesham area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Evesham. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

We're novice buyers - agreed a price, yet the selling agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we instruct the agent's recommended lawyers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer used to conveyancing in Evesham

It is unlikely the sellers are behind this. Should the owner want ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to appoint your preferred Evesham conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will provide the estate agent a kickback or hit his conveyancing figures set by corporate headquarters.

How do I find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Evesham ?

First ask the people you trust who they would recommend. Second, look on the web for conveyancing in Evesham. Phone two or three from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing before you make your choice. Third is to use our search tool to help you find the right solicitors taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Do not be fooled by lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Evesham