Me and my partner are soon to exchange on the purchase of a house in Dartmouth but as a result of damage from some water damage at the property I have managed to agree reparation from the owner of £2k taking the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract but Virgin Money are not allowing this. Why were they involved?

Your solicitor being on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise Virgin Money of any amendments to the sale price. If you prohibit your conveyancer to report the price change to Virgin Money then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Virgin Money and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Dartmouth.

We are planning to acquire a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Dartmouth who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a 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 Bank of Ireland . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Dartmouth.

I am buying a new build apartment in Dartmouth. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Dartmouth

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Dartmouth before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a loan on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Dartmouth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What does commercial conveyancing in Dartmouth cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Dartmouth incorporates a wide range of advice, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.