How up to date is your database of Theale solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? Do Clydesdale send you an updated list?

Theale conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Clydesdale directly.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of obstruction in Theale conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Theale.

I am buying a new build house in Theale with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent told me not reveal to my lawyer about the side-deal as it will adversely affect my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.

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.

What does commercial conveyancing in Theale cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Theale incorporates a broad array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

My mother completed her conveyancing in Theale in 2008. She has been married, divorced and is now married again. She intends to sell the house in a couple of months. I think she will simply be need to supply copies of her marriage certificates to the lawyer however she is anxious it could delay the sale of the house. Is it worth updating the Land Registry details for the property?

You are not required to bring up to date the title for the property as long as you have the proof required to show how the change of name resulted.

The purchaser’s conveyancer should check the land registry information and request evidence to prove the name change e.g. marriage documentation.