I decided to go with a local firm for our conveyancing in Cringleford recently. Upon checking the small print I notewe are responsible for costs even if the dealdoes not happen. Should I ditch them and use a web based lawyer advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Cringleford?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to counteract those cases that do not proceed. Also remember that such promotions tend not to protect you from expenses for example Cringleford conveyancing search charges.

The deeds to our house are lost. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Cringleford 5 years ago have long since closed.What are my next steps?

You no longer need to have the physical deeds to prove you are the owner of your registered land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I'm buying my first flat in Cringleford with a mortgage from . The developers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about the extras as it could put at risk 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.