Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Norfolk Broads?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Norfolk Broads will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Norfolk Broads. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Norfolk Broads.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Norfolk Broads it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Norfolk Broads commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Norfolk Broads.

It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in Norfolk Broads took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. 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'm buying my first flat in Norfolk Broads with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about this extras as it would impact my loan with the bank. 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.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Norfolk Broads for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

Some weeks ago I was told by my lender that their panel conveyancers work on no completion no fee basis for conveyancing in Norfolk Broads. Our purchase fell through yet the solicitors have invoiced for search fees! They are stating that the fees are independent!

Norfolk Broads conveyancing search costs are disbursements not solicitors fees as these are due to independent parties.