I am hoping to complete my purchase in Uckfield next Tuesday. My conveyancing practitioner now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the mortgage company. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These obligations are not specific to conveyancing in Uckfield.

We are buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Uckfield who is on the Aldermore solicitor panel. 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 be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Uckfield.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need chancel insurance when buying a residence in Uckfield? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some homeowners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs to the chancel within the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Uckfield?

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you may take it that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Uckfield to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Uckfield with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The estate agent told me not reveal to my conveyancer about the side-deal as it could put at risk my loan with Alliance & Leicester . Is this normal?.

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.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Uckfield and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business lessees, granting the dueness to apply to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Uckfield