We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Uxbridge who is on the UBS 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 UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Uxbridge.

I am buying my first flat in Uxbridge with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not reduce the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The estate agent suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about the side-deal as it may adversely affect my loan 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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Uxbridge is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Uxbridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Uxbridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Uxbridge may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my ground floor apartment in Uxbridge. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have just had a half-yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is clear the service charge as you normally would as all rents and maintenance invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Despite our best efforts, we have been unsuccessful in trying to purchase the freehold in Uxbridge. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the price payable.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Uxbridge residence is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 69 years.

We are looking to buy a repossessed property in Uxbridge and the mortgagee in possession demand completion within a week. Can a conveyancer meet that timeframe? Am I best advised to instruct a local Uxbridge firm or an online firm that advertises to offer speedy conveyancing?

Attend your Uxbridge high street. Go in to 3 firms and ask to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Discuss your situation and try and obtain a commitment on speed. Choose the one that appears most trustworthy. You need to select a lawyer on the list of lawyers who can act for your bank.