We chose a Shepperton based solicitor for our conveyancing in Shepperton last week. Looking through the Terms and Conditions I seewe are responsible for charges even if the movedoes not go ahead. Would I be best advised to use an on-line conveyancing brokerage promising no move no charge conveyancing in Shepperton?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to cover those cases that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that these offerings rarely cover expenses such your Shepperton conveyancing search charges.

It is a dozen years since I purchased my house in Shepperton. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been retained on the sale but I can't find my title deeds. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be kept by your lender or they could be archived with the solicitor who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Shepperton relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

I'm buying a new build house in Shepperton with a mortgage from Halifax. The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not to tell my lawyer about the deal as it will affect my mortgage with Halifax. 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.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Shepperton ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shepperton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Shepperton especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Shepperton.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Shepperton it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Shepperton or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Shepperton vary, so it's advisable to obtain at least four quotes from different companies. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.