Me and my partner are about to complete buying a house in Maida Hill but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the vendor in the sum of £3k in the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement but Principality will not agree to this. Should they have been notified?

Your lawyer being on the Principality conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Principality of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancing practitioner to report the price change to Principality then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Principality and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Maida Hill.

I am considering applying for a Nottingham mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Maida Hill with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Nottingham ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nottingham will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Can I be sure that the Maida Hill conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Maida Hill seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Maida Hill. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

Lloyds have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a property in Maida Hill has been agreed to, what happens next?

The estate agent will wish to be advised as to your lawyer's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Lloyds or the financial adviser and finalise any relevant documentation. Lloyds will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or seller to book a time for the valuation to take place. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Lloyds will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Maida Hill.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Maida Hill. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Maida Hill

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Maida Hill for my home move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Anyone may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming 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 record, ring 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 SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.