This question may be naive but I am wet behind the ears as a first time buyer of a ground floor flat in West Haddon. Do I collect the keys to the house on the completion date from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will instruct a High Street conveyancing solicitor in West Haddon?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the purchase money to the seller's solicitors, and once they have received this, you should be invited to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

How can we tell if a West Haddon conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in West Haddon seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Skipton as we intend to carry out improvements to our property in West Haddon. Are we obliged to select a nearby West Haddon solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Skipton would not normally require firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Skipton panel.

Do I need to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in West Haddon?

Unless a prior acquisition of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors conducting conveyancing in West Haddon to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I'm buying my first flat in West Haddon with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent told me not to tell my solicitor about this 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 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.

I am a sole trader looking to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in West Haddon for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in West Haddon, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or email so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am thinking of choosing an online conveyancing practitioner ahead of a West Haddon conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in having the opportunity to attend a local West Haddon conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing papers same day
• sometimes being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
• the ability to complain if things go pear-shaped

When comparing quotes, look out for hidden extras. Most decent West Haddon high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online companies seem to offer cheap prices, yet have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.