We're in Loughborough, First timers buying with a mortgage (lender is , and our lawyer is on the conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

I'm purchasing a new build house in Loughborough with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The sale representative advised me not reveal to my solicitor about the side-deal as it will jeopardize my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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.

Taking into account that I am about to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a garden flat in Loughborough I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer about myhouse move ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Loughborough.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a file reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Loughborough should be the figure that you are charged.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Loughborough for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

You may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.

I'm selling a house in Loughborough. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't find my lawyer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the practice must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the conveyancing, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.