We are about to complete buying a house in Enderby but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner in the sum of six thousand pounds in the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet Leeds Building Society will not permit this. Should they have been involved?

Your property lawyer being on a Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is duty bound to disclose to Leeds Building Society of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your lawyer to disclose the reduction to Leeds Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Leeds Building Society and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Enderby.

My stepmother informed me that in purchasing a property in Enderby there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Enderby which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Enderby should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Yorkshire BS. Enderby conveyancing solicitors were instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Yorkshire BS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Yorkshire BS completed the survey? Have you advised Yorkshire BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Enderby off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Yorkshire BS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Yorkshire BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.

What will a local search reveal about the house we're purchasing in Enderby?

Enderby conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search plays a central role in many a Enderby conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

In sourcing the web for the words cheap conveyancing in Enderby it shows results of many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Enderby or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Enderby vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I have selected a Enderby conveyancing solicitor for our home move (first time buyers) and have picked up in the engagement letter that they are not regulated by the FCA. Should I be concerned or is that standard with conveyancing practitioner?

We can't see why they should be. Most lawyer don't lend money. You should check that they are governed by the SRA, who set strict stipulations regulating monies held on client account.