My wife and I are nearing an exchange on a house in Winkleigh and my mum and dad have transferred the 10% deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now informed that as the deposit has not come from me my solicitor needs to make a notification to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the bank he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the lender concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?

Your conveyancer is obliged to clarify with lender to ensure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only notify this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Winkleigh who is on the Yorkshire BS approved panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Winkleigh.

I need some quick conveyancing in Winkleigh as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Winkleigh the following are examples of issues that can show up and adversely affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

My wife and I have a renovated Edwardian house in Winkleigh. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Nationwide Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Winkleigh and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.

I am buying a new build apartment in Winkleigh. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Winkleigh

The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.