Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Honiton is not identified on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?

It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Honiton conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

We are selling our home in Honiton and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Honiton conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Honiton. We have lived in Honiton for six years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You should 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 ailment)

I am purchasing my first flat in Honiton with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not to tell my solicitor about the extras as it could jeopardize my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

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.

My business partner and I are hoping to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Honiton for less than £2000?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Honiton, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or telephone so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

Honiton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the leaseholders? The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders have being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is often employed where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders. It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other major work is pending to be shared by the leaseholders and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance costs or result in a specific payment.