My fiancee and I are purchasing our first home. Our conveyancer has texted usto ask if we want to purchase extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Aigburth

The extent of Aigburth conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could supply. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that information. Where you are uncertain, ask the conveyancing practitioner to offer guidance.

My grandmother passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Aigburth. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Barclays, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?

Where you intend to refinance then Barclays will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Barclays conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Barclays mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

What can a local search reveal regarding the house I am buying in Aigburth?

Aigburth conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example PSG The local search is essential in every Aigburth conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Aigburth?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Aigburth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

In scouring the internet for the words on line conveyancing in Aigburth it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Aigburth or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Aigburth differ, so it's a good idea to secure at least four quotes from varying types of companies. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.