I'm the single recipient of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Blandfordum. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in . I want to move. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship will be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in . Do I have to wait half a year to sell?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook obliges conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. How practical a view mortgage companies take of it, depend on the lender as this clause is chiefly there to identify subsales or the flipping of properties.

Is it the case that all Blandfordum CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the conveyancing list of approved practices?

Some major banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Blandfordum off the council. I have a mortgage offer with . Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with , you will need to appoint a solicitor on the conveyancing panel.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Blandfordum. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Blandfordum

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

What does commercial conveyancing in Blandfordum cover?

Blandfordum conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of services, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Blandfordum. I have land on a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. 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?

I am in the process of purchasing my first property in Blandfordum. Conveyancing solicitor already instructed. The financial consultant advised that a survey is not needed as the house is only 17 years old.

At the very least you should have a Home Buyer's Report. As the premises is more than ten years old the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report could be sufficient. They will highlight any apparent issues and recommend further investigation if appropriate. Where there are any signs of problems get a comprehensive structural survey.