My best friend’s step-father is a solicitor. I suspect that I can be offered preferential fee for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Bartley Green?

It’s a good idea to seek two or three conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. Whilst fees will vary but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

I am buying a new build house in Bartley Green with a mortgage from Aldermore. The sellers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The sale representative advised me not disclose to my solicitor about the side-deal as it would put at risk 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.

Am I right to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Bartley Green conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many professional services, often input from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward lawyers to appoint. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to select your own lawyer. Don't forget that the majority of lenders operate an approved list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage related work in your house move.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Bartley Green. I've discover a site which appears to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? 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?

I have miscalculated my finances and am a few grand short a 10% deposit on my apartment purchase in Bartley Green , but I am anxious proceed. Do I have options?

You can accept a lower deposit. Most vendors will agree to a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute