I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Porth. Almost all the flats are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Porth?

Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Porth conveyancing process. There are numerous search providers delivering Porth conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their data from the local authoritative source.

How up to date is your database of Porth solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel? Do Leeds Building Society send you an updated list?

Porth conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.

I am intent on selling our property in Porth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Porth. We have lived in Porth for three years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

4 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Porth concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 asset 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 my first flat in Porth with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to budge the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not reveal to my lawyer about the deal as it could jeopardize my loan with Nottingham Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.