In the event thatI were to buy a simple residential housein Shadwell for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much should I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Shadwell?

Any savings you would make will be limited to the Shadwell conveyancing searches. The property lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with your vendors property lawyer, stamp duty return, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it will not be significant.

It is 10 years ago since I bought my home in Shadwell. Conveyancing solicitors have now been instructed on the sale but I can't locate the title documents. Is this a major issue?

Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be kept by the mortgage company or they could be archived with the conveyancers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Shadwell involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

I have todayfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Shadwell for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Shadwell conveyancing specialists.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Shadwell ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shadwell. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Shadwell especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Shadwell.

What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Shadwell?

Conveyancing - in Shadwell or elsewhere - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are buying and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to fix the defects prior to you move in.