We are about to complete buying a property in Hackenthorpe but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the vendor of £3k by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of a side agreement but Coventry BS are not allowing this. Why were they notified?

Your property lawyer that is on a Coventry BS conveyancing panel is duty bound to disclose to Coventry BS of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to notify the price change to Coventry BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Coventry BS and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Hackenthorpe.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Hackenthorpe for our home move. Our financial adviser has since advised us that our mortgage company The Royal Bank of Scotland won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?

Lenders ordinarily imposes restrictions either the type or the number of conveyancing firms on their approved list of lawyers. Typical examples of such criteria being that a law practice must not be a sole practitioner. In addition to restricting the type of firm, a few lenders have decided to limit the amount of firms they use to act for them. Be aware that The Royal Bank of Scotland have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of The Royal Bank of Scotland Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the rationalisation of solicitor panels a few years ago even though there remains mixed views concerning the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Figures from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of law firms, including some in or near Hackenthorpe only conduct a couple conveyances per annum.

About to purchase a new build flat in Hackenthorpe. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hackenthorpe

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

What does commercial conveyancing in Hackenthorpe cover?

Hackenthorpe conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of guidance, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Hackenthorpe for my sale. Can I review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

You may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training purposes.