As someone not used to the Christchurch conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me for the house moving process in Christchurch

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Christchurch and elsewhere in Dorset is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for friction between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. For instance, the vendor, estate agent and on occasion your bank. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Christchurch an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to protect you.

There is a distinct ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone must be at fault for the process being so protracted. You should always trust your conveyancer above all other players when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to list practices on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Christchurch?

We have not been informed any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Christchurch in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Christchurch. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Christchurch especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Christchurch.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a house in Monmouth but I am based in Christchurch. My solicitor (approximately 300 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Christchurch based

Expecting to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Christchurch. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Christchurch should include some of the following:

You need to be informed what counts as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned It needs to be made clear to you if the lease allows you to add or upgrade anything in the property- you must be made aware as to whether it applies to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether licences for alterations is required Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? Repair and maintenance of the flat Setting out your rights in respect of the communal areas in the block.For instance, does the lease grant a right of way over an accessway or staircase?

I inherited a split level flat in Christchurch, conveyancing formalities finalised 10 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in Christchurch with a long lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2078

With just 52 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.