My partner and I are acquiring our first home. Our solicitor has e-mailedto see if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in Sheerness

The scope of Sheerness conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your overall approach to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information each search could provide. You may then make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are uncertain, ask the conveyancer to offer guidance.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Sheerness , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Sheerness conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be sure the post completion formalities are addressed.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Sheerness registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any interested persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually primary concern but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Sheerness differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Sheerness contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because house builders in Sheerness usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Sheerness or who has acted in the same development.

My business partner and I are wishing to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed costs for commercial conveyancing in Sheerness for less than 2k?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Sheerness, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or email so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Sheerness. I happened to stumble across a site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?