In researching consumer advice sites for a recommended solicitor in Highworth, most comment that I should use a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol Membership covers numerous partnerships who carry out conveyancing in Highworth.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Highworth?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Highworth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Highworth. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Highworth

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. 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.

How simple is it to use your search tool to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Highworth on the approved list for my lender?

1st select a mortgage company such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Chelsea Building Society or Clydesdale then choose your preferred area for instance Highworth. Conveyancing practices in Highworth and nationally will then be shown.

My husband and I are a couple of weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Highworth. I am am starting to be frustrated with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be really poor in order to consider replacing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the replacement conveyancer and get the mortgage documents are re-sent. The solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating fees and delays. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Highworth