Is there a reason to use a Whetstone conveyancing company given that internet based alternatives are so much cheaper?

By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Whetstone and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t become consumed with hunting for the cheapest Whetstone conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a frustrating house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on progress and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the office you will know who to ask for and they will be sure you are in the know.

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Whetstone. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Whetstone you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Whetstone.

I'm buying a new build house in Whetstone benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not to tell my lawyer about the extras as it may affect my mortgage with the lender. 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.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Whetstone before instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Whetstone. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Whetstone. I have land on a site which looks to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? 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?