We are buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Flintshire who is on the conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Flintshire.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Flintshire?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Flintshire. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build house in Flintshire benefiting from help to buy. The developers would not move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not inform my solicitor about the side-deal as it could impact my loan with . Should I keep quiet?.

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've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Flintshire is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Flintshire are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Flintshire you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Flintshire may determine 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 seeking to acquire a repression property in Flintshire and the vendor demand completion inside a month. Can a complete in this timeframe? Am I best advised to select a high street Flintshire firm or an online firm that professes to offer speedy conveyancing?

Attend your Flintshire shopping parade. Go in to a couple of firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Set out your situation and seek assurances on speed. Appoint the one that comes across as most trustworthy. You need to select a on the panel of who can act for your lender.