Will conveyancers ask for money up-front for my conveyancing in Billingshurst?

If you are buying a property in Billingshurst your lawyer will ask you put them with funds to cover the search fees. Generally this is requested to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is payable against the purchase price then this should be needed immediately before contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I need some fast conveyancing in Billingshurst as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Billingshurst the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I completed on my house on 14 July and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Billingshurst advises it would be concluded in less than a month. Are transfers in Billingshurst uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Billingshurst registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any other parties. At present approximately three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place once the new owner has moved in to the property therefore an expedited registration is not typically top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Billingshurst before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Billingshurst. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What is the reason for my property lawyer requiring a list of items of ID ahead of starting selling or buying a property in Billingshurst?

Billingshurst conveyancers are required by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current AML legislation to record that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a condition of your mortgage offer. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to SDLT and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and DOB.