I'm in the throws of looking at apartments in Needham Market and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it advisable to have a conveyancing practitioner on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a mortgage with Skipton.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Skipton, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Needham Market. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

Planning on purchasing a apartment in Needham Market. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the HSBC 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 Needham Market conveyancer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Needham Market completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am buying a new build apartment in Needham Market. Conveyancing is daunting 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Needham Market

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Needham Market it reveals many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for my move?

The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Needham Market or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Needham Market differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

We are first time buyers just having agreed a price on a property in Needham Market, and need to get solicitors lined up. I have used the numerous comparison tools and the quotes are from all across the country. Is it advisable to have a Needham Market property lawyer local to the prospective new home? I am willing to do all the communicating electronically, but I guess at some point we may need to visit the lawyer's office to sign papers?

On the whole there is no need to physically visit the office of your property lawyer, they can post any relevant documents to you, which you can sign and return. Many buyers and sellers choose to use a locally based solicitor, but it is not essential for conveyancing in Needham Market.