Me and my partner are soon to exchange on the purchase of a property in Hayes but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the current proprietors of £2k in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract but will not agree to this. Should they have been informed?

Your that is on the approved list is required to inform of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your to disclose the price change to then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, and you would have to appoint a new for your conveyancing in Hayes.

My partner and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from as we want to conduct renovations to our home in Hayes. Do we need to select a high street Hayes solicitor on the conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

would not normally require firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the panel.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Hayes. I have a mortgage agreed with . Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with , you will need to appoint a solicitor on the conveyancing panel.

The mortgage over my property is with for my property in Hayes. Conveyancing was finalised months ago. If I am intending to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform ?

You must advise in advance of letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of ’s mortgage conditions. It may be that will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a conveyancing panel lawyer.

I am buying my first flat in Hayes with a mortgage from . The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent suggested that I not reveal to my conveyancer about this deal as it will put at risk my mortgage with . Should I keep quiet?.

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 looking to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Hayes for below £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Hayes, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Hayes for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

You can review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.