Some advice if I may. My Brixham solicitor is assuring me that he has toconduct Brixham conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Santanderapproved lawyer panel. Is my lawyer correct?

Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your conveyancer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook requirements . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Brixham conveyancing searches.

I am purchasing a new build house in Brixham benefiting from help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not to tell my lawyer about this side-deal as it could jeopardize 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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Brixham is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Brixham are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Brixham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Brixham may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

We are one month into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to carry out the conveyancing in Brixham. I am am very disappointed with the level of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

They would have to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and ensure the loan are re-sent. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool should help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Brixham

Me and mypartner and I are are seeking to find a value for money conveyancing solicitor in Brixham to assist me in selling my home. I I am fearful of by bill escalating out of control but with so many Brixham conveyancing organisations to pick from...how do I know which one is best to appoint?

If you have never instructed a conveyancer in the past, a trustworthy recommendation through relatives or friends is a great place to start and is often a good indicator of quality. Alternatively, do review the client testimonials published on your conveyancer’s website or use our search facility to find a conveyancing lawyer in Brixham.