We are nearing an exchange on a property in Harrold and my mum and dad have sent the ten percent deposit to my . I am now advised that as the deposit has not arrived from me my needs to make a notification to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the lender 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 mortgage, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?

The is duty bound to check with the bank to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only disclose this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

We are planning on selling our house in Harrold and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Harrold lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Harrold. Having lived in Harrold for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Taking into account that I am about to spend £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Harrold I wish to have a conversation with the lawyer concerning theconveyancing ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Harrold.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Harrold should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Neath but reside in Harrold. My lawyer (based 235 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Harrold to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Harrold based

Harrold Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? For many Harrold leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Harrold ask leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works. Who is in charge of the block?