I am looking for value for money property lawyer. Do I opt for a nationwide conveyancer rather than a local Marston Moretaine conveyancing solicitor?

Marston Moretaine is a unique place, where regional experience is a big bonus. The relaxed pace of life has an upside – just not when it comes to your house move. The property lawyers that we recommend display wide Marston Moretaine knowledge with a positive, hands-onapproach that helps the conveyancing to progress actively engaging with all parties thus reducing the scope for delays. It is a distinct advantage if they enjoy established rapport with financial advisers, local authorities, valuers and counterpart Marston Moretaine conveyancing practices

I'm buying my first flat in Marston Moretaine with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not to tell my solicitor about this deal as it would put at risk my mortgage with the lender. 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.

We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the selling agent has warned us that the seller will only go ahead if we appoint their chosen lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Marston Moretaine

It is improbable the owners are driving this. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the vendors direct and make the point that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Marston Moretaine conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a referral fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds demanded by HQ.