Me and my partner are buying a flat in Portishead. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

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.

We are aiming to move property in March. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Portishead. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across this site.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from the selling agent but this can only be done when the previous owners solicitors confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. You can tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal company but can help you find a conveyancing in Portishead or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Portishead.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Portishead. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

I require quick conveyancing in Portishead as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Portishead the following are examples of what can crop up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I used Stirling Law a few years past for my conveyancing in Portishead. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Portishead of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I'm buying my first flat in Portishead with a mortgage from Accord Mortgages Ltd. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent told me not inform my lawyer about the side-deal as it would affect my loan with Accord Mortgages Ltd. Should I keep quiet?.

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.

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Portishead. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Portishead should include some of the following:

Whether the lease restricts you from letting out the property, or working from home Alterations to the flat Whether your lease has a provision for a slush account for major works? You need to be informed what counts as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned You should have a good understanding of the insurance requirements

Portishead Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

What is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the property? Who is in charge of the building? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared between the tenants and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance costs or require a one off payment.