I am aiming to move home in month. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in North Shields. Conveyancing lawyer was organised prior to coming across yourpage.

On the day of completion you can collect the keys from your selling agent but this should only take place when the vendors conveyancers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be handed over. You will need to inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal company but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in North Shields or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in North Shields

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in North Shields house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in North Shields.

i am buying my first flat in North Shields benefiting from help to buy. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about the extras as it would put at risk my loan with . Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.