We are soon to exchange buying a property in Gorleston but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the seller of six thousand pounds in the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet Barclays are not allowing this. Should they have been approached?

Your conveyancer that is on a Barclays approved list is duty bound to advise Barclays of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to disclose the price change to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Gorleston.

I am buying my first flat in Gorleston with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent advised me not to tell my lawyer about this side-deal as it will impact my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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 am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Gorleston it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Gorleston or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Gorleston vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three quotes from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Gorleston with the purpose of saving time on the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Gorleston can be reduced where you get in touch lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ lawyers.
If you have had any disputes with your freeholder or managing agents it is very important that these are settled before the property is put on the market. The buyers and their solicitors will be concerned about purchasing a property where there is an ongoing dispute. You may need to swallow your pride and discharge any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to present the dispute as historic as opposed to unresolved. A minority of Gorleston leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this applies to your lease, you should notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers put in hand bank and professional references. Any bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are financially capable of paying the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their solicitors. If you have carried out any alterations to the premises would they have required Landlord’s approval? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Gorleston leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring calls for a licence issued by the Landlord approving such changes. If you fail to have the consents to hand do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your solicitor in advance.

I own a basement flat in Gorleston, conveyancing was carried out in 2008. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Gorleston with over 90 years remaining are worth £171,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2103

You have 79 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £7,600 and £8,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I have just started marketing my basement flat in Gorleston.Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed but I have just had a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

It best that you pay the maintenance contribution as usual as all ground rent and maintenance invoices will be allottedas part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially