I hired a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Benfleet today. After carefully reading the Ts and Cs I notewe are liable for charges even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or appoint a web based lawyer promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Benfleet?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to counteract those cases that do not go ahead. Dont forget that these promotions rarely cover disbursements by way of example Benfleet conveyancing search expenses.

I am approaching an exchange on a property in Benfleet and my parents have sent the ten percent deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now informed that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the lender regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your conveyancer is obliged to check with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only notify this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can give me regarding purchase conveyancing in Benfleet?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Benfleet and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the vendor, selling agent and on occasion the lender. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Benfleet an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the legal process whose interest is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do something that is against your conveyancers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

I got the keys to my flat on 1 March and my personal details is not yet registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Benfleet expressed confidence that it would be dealt with in less than a month. Are transfers in Benfleet uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Benfleet registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any other parties. At present roughly 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Registration is effected once the purchaser is living at the property so 'speed' is not typically top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How do I use your search facility to find a conveyancing practitioner in Benfleet on the approved list for my mortgage?

Step one is to pick a bank such as National Westminster Bank, Barnsley Building Society or Clydesdale then choose your location e.g. Benfleet. Conveyancing practices in Benfleet and nationally should be identified.