I am acquiring a property mortgage free in Hackbridge. I have lived for the last 15 years in Hackbridge. Conveyancing searches are a lot of money. As I have knowledge of the road and vicinity very well should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a mortgage, then all but one or two of the Hackbridge conveyancing searches are optional. Your solicitor will try and steer you, perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but he is duty bound to take that path of advice. One thing to consider; if you are going to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your prospective purchaser what the searches contain. There are plenty of instances where premises with no practical issues can still throw up negative search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Hackbridge will be able to give you some constructive guidance in this regard.

What can a local search inform me about the property my wife and I purchasing in Hackbridge?

Hackbridge conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search plays an important part in most Hackbridge conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

3 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Hackbridge took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am buying a new build flat in Hackbridge. 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 Hackbridge

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Hackbridge for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

One can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training purposes.