My financial adviser has requested my Nettleham law firm’s panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have contacted my local Nettleham office but they have not got back to me yet.

You are best placed to get this information from your Nettleham property lawyer . Most Nettleham conveyancing practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each mortgage company.

AssumingI were to buy a straightforward propertyin Nettleham for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much should I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Nettleham?

Any savings you would gain will be limited to the Nettleham conveyancing searches. The lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with your vendors conveyancer, SDLT submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge but it won't be significant.

We are purchasing a apartment in Nettleham. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On completion day we will need to put money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Nettleham. I have a mortgage offer with Virgin Money. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Virgin Money, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

About to purchase maisonette in Nettleham. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Nettleham conveyancer is on the Principality conveyancing panel.

How does conveyancing in Nettleham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Nettleham contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because house builders in Nettleham tend to buy the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Nettleham or who has acted in the same development.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Nettleham. I happened to chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?