Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Hartburn even where I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example if I wish to buy a shop in Hartburn with a mortgage from Platform Home Loans Ltd?

The service is predominantly there to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in Hartburn but we have set out at the bottom of this page a selection of Hartburn commercial conveyancing firms. You should make contact with the company directly to see if they can also act for Platform Home Loans Ltd

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Hartburn what would it be?

Do not opt for the cheapest Hartburn conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am purchasing a property in Hartburn. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. TSB have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As your lender is TSB your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements set out in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for TSB. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to TSB where a lease does not meet these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Hartburn.

I've read lots of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Hartburn solicitor - who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?

Nottingham will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nottingham will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your property lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Hartburn postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Hartburn.

I am buying a new build house in Hartburn with a mortgage from Barnsley Building Society. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my conveyancer about this deal as it may put at risk my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Hartburn is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Hartburn are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hartburn you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hartburn may ascertain 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.

I am purchasing a flat with all finances in place. I have provided solicitor with 2 separate forms of photographic identification, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Hartburn conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.