We are downsizing from our home in Hartford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Hartford conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hartford. Having lived in Hartford for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

I got the keys to my apartment on 14 January and the transaction details is yet to be on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Hartford expressed confidence that it will be formalised in less than a month. Are transfers in Hartford uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Hartford registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently in the region of 80% of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration occurs once the new owner has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not usually top priority yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I'm buying my first flat in Hartford benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent told me not inform my solicitor about this extras as it may put at risk my mortgage with the lender. 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.

In surfing the internet for the words on line conveyancing in Hartford it shows results of many property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Hartford or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Hartford differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of companies. Make sure that you know that the costs are assured not to to be inflated.

Me and my wife accepted an offer on a Hartford apartment left to us some years ago in 2009. I have over a decades worth of conveyancing knowledge and, although retired, wish to carry out the conveyancing. The buyer's conveyancing practitioner has informed me that their mortgage company will not allow you to do your own conveyancing requiring the funds to be transferred to a solicitor's bank account.

Mortgage requirements to conveyancing practitioners from all CML members specify that If the vendor does not have legal representation the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the lender needs to be told so that a decision can be made as to whether they are prepared to progress.