My god-son is about to exchange on a newly built flat in Hurst Green with a mortgage from Co-operative. His solicitor has advised him of a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. Who needs to receive the form?

The form is intended to provide information to the main parties engaged in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the surveyor when asked. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Co-operative conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hurst Green. My lender is Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Hurst Green?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hurst Green will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hurst Green. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hurst Green.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Hurst Green it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Hurst Green commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Hurst Green.

How does conveyancing in Hurst Green differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Hurst Green come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because developers in Hurst Green typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hurst Green or who has acted in the same development.

My wife and I have selected a Hurst Green conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have noticed in the terms and conditions that they are not overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. Should I be concerned or is that the norm with property lawyer?

We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. You should check that they are governed by the SRA, who have specific laws covering amounts sitting by them.