Do I have to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Boston so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

Whereas this was necessary twenty years ago, almost all mortgage companies no longer oblige their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over ID documents and there are still manifest advantages to choosing a locally based practitioner, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Boston.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when acquiring a residence in Boston? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel within the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Boston?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Boston to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Boston with a mortgage from Clydesdale. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about the extras as it will put at risk my loan with Clydesdale. 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.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Boston and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives protection to commercial lessees, granting the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Boston

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Boston. I have land on a web site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?