My god-son is about to exchange on a house that has just been built in Newport Pagnell with a home loan from Clydesdale. His lawyer has advised him of a delay in receiving the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. What is this document - I have never come across this before?

The form is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when requested. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.

We are buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Newport Pagnell who is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Newport Pagnell.

I'm converting the mortgage on my existing home to a BTL mortgage with Chelsea Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards another property. The area we are interested in is Newport Pagnell. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our search tool on this page to be sure that the lawyers are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are your solicitor will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should talk with you lawyer and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

Is it best to choose a Newport Pagnell conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can execute the conveyancing however they are based approximately 350miles away.

The primary upside of using a high street Newport Pagnell conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust used your friend and on the whole were impressed that must surpass using an unfamiliar Newport Pagnell conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Newport Pagnell. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Newport Pagnell are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Newport Pagnell so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Newport Pagnell conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

I bought a garden flat in Newport Pagnell, conveyancing was carried out January 2006. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Newport Pagnell with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2077

You have 52 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.