Finally the sale completed on my house in Duffield last December but our buyer keeps whats apping daily complaining that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

Following your house sale your conveyancer is duty bound to send the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also evidence that the home loan has been redeemed to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Duffield.

My wife and I buying a 3 bedroom semi in Duffield. Our aim is to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are allowed?

Your conveyancer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Duffield will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain changes or need the consent of another owner. Some additions require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Duffield. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Kent Reliance 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 Kent Reliance your lawyer must follow the conveyancing instructions set out in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease fails to comply with these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Duffield.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Duffield. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Duffield and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Duffield. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Duffield area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Duffield. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

My husband and I are four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Duffield. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid added charges and frustration. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Duffield

I am thinking of instructing an online conveyancing practitioner as opposed to a Duffield conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?

Various benefits exist in being able to attend a local Duffield conveyancing solicitor for example

• signing papers on short notice
• often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard conveyancing
• the ability to complain if things are not going as expected

When checking quotes, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Duffield high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online agents appear to offer discounted prices, yet have burried 'extras' in the fine print.