Just bought a terraced house in Great Harwood , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My Great Harwood conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure the land registry aspects are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Great Harwood is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any 3rd parties. As of today in the region of 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I'm buying my first flat in Great Harwood with a mortgage from Skipton Building Society. The developers would not move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not inform my lawyer about this extras as it may impact my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

Am I right to be suspicious about brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Great Harwood conveyancing company?

As with lots of professional services, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may put forward solicitors to use. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that many banks specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the lender aspect of your home move.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Great Harwood it brings up numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Great Harwood or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Great Harwood differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four costs illustrations from different solicitors. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

I have been told by various friends to expect six to eight weeks for Great Harwood conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The paperwork was only sent to my lawyer yesterday so does the time start running now?

Do not rely on completing on a specific date until contracts are exchanged. Regardless of the promises the people you are buying from or selling to make, or your mortgage broker provides don't rely on them. More stress is caused to home movers by false assurances than anything else.