It has taken forever and a day but a mortgage offer from NatWest for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom flat is expected imminently. Are you able to put forward a low cost conveyancing lawyer in Beaconsfield?

You have arrived at the wrong place to search for cut-price fees for conveyancing in Beaconsfield. Our aim is to provide excellent value conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Do not be seduced by brokers enticing you with ninety nine pound conveyancing in Beaconsfield. Optimistically, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst it will result in you being stung for extras and still not end up with the service expected.

Having sold my house in Beaconsfield last December but my buyer keeps e-mailing daily to moan that their lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?

Following your house sale your lawyer should forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Where relevant, your solicitor must also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Beaconsfield.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Beaconsfield conveyancing practitioners have been instructed. How long does it take for RBS to send the offer to the solicitor?

There is no definitive answer here. Have RBS completed the survey? Have you advised RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Beaconsfield. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Barclays have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Barclays your lawyer must follow the formal requirements set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Barclays. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Barclays where a lease does not comply with these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Beaconsfield.

My wife and I are at the point of looking at apartments in Beaconsfield and I am about to put in an offer. Is it wise to have my solicitor on ‘stand by’? I intend to finance via a home loan with Nottingham.

You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are seeking a mortgage with Nottingham, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build apartment in Beaconsfield. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Beaconsfield

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Am in the process of purchasing my first home in Beaconsfield. Conveyancing practitioner already instructed. The mortgage adviser suggested that a survey is not needed as the house is just fifteen years old.

You would be well advised to commission a Home Buyer's Report. As the residence was constructed over a decade ago the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may suffice. They will highlight any apparent problems and suggest further investigation where appropriate. If there are any indications of problems seek a comprehensive structural survey.