I am about to complete on the purchase of a property in Eastcote but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree reparation from the owner of three thousand pounds in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract but Coventry BS are not allowing this. Why were they approached?

Any conveyancing practitioner that is on a Coventry BS conveyancing panel is duty bound to disclose to Coventry BS of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to notify the price change to Coventry BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Coventry BS and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Eastcote.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is removed from the HSBC Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Eastcote?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Eastcote took place. I have checked the Land Registry website 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 residence 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 a new build flat in Eastcote. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Eastcote

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I decided to have a survey done on a house in Eastcote prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Eastcote. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.