Do I need to attend the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in City Of London so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Nowadays conveyancing panel lawyers for lenders conduct the vast majority of work through the post, internet or over the phone. This enables them to undertake the conveyancing transaction no matter where you live in the country. Nevertheless you can see if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

I require quick conveyancing in City Of London as I have pressure to complete inside 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in City Of London the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and therefore impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I'm buying my first flat in City Of London with a loan from Skipton Building Society. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent suggested that I not to tell my conveyancer about the extras as it may jeopardize my loan 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.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in City Of London. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? 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?

My partner and I plan to purchase our 1st home in City Of London. Conveyancing practitioner already selected. The financial consultant pointed out that a survey is not necessary as the house is just 17 years old.

The bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. Given the property is over ten years old the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could be enough. They will highlight any obvious problems and recommend additional investigation where relevant. If there are any indications of problems obtain a full Building Survey from the beginning.