I need some fast conveyancing in Whiteley as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Whiteley the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I'm buying my first flat in Whiteley with a loan from Nottingham Building Society. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about the side-deal as it may adversely affect my loan with the lender. 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.

Taking into account that I am about to part with £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Whiteley I would like to talk to a solicitor about myhome move before appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor due to be conducting your conveyancing in Whiteley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Whiteley should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Whiteley conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Whiteley conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Whiteley conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

How many lease extensions have they carried out in Whiteley in the last year?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Whiteley - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other major work is pending that will be shared by the leaseholders and will materially increase the the maintenance charges or require a one time invoice. Are there any major works in the near future that could add a premium to the maintenance costs? How many years are left on the lease?

How up-to-date is your database of lawyers on the mortgage company conveyancing panel in Whiteley? Do the lenders send you an updated list?

Whiteley firms and firms conducting conveyancing in Whiteley themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the lender directly.