I am planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Highcliffe who is on the Skipton Building Society approved. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton Building Society in certain locations such as Highcliffe. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I have justbecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Highcliffe for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Highcliffe conveyancing specialists.

I'm purchasing a new build house in Highcliffe with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent suggested that I not to tell my conveyancer about the side-deal 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.

I am selling my property. My former lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Highcliffe if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Highcliffe. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

My uncle has suggested that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Highcliffe. Should I use them?

No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.