As someone not used to conveyancing in Hindhead what’s the number one tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Hindhead

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Hindhead or throughout Surrey is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the transaction. E.g., the vendor, property agent and even potentially a lender. Appointing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Hindhead should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is against your lawyers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Hindhead?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hindhead will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hindhead. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hindhead.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Hindhead it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Hindhead commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Hindhead.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Hindhead 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know precisely where to find all the appropriate documentation so you can purchase or sell your property without any difficulty. If duplicates can’t be found, your lawyer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your premises.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Hindhead I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Hindhead suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

I am buying a flat with all finances in place. I have provided solicitor with two separate proof of photographic ID, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer acknowledging that the money is in order and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Hindhead conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.