Finally the sale completed on my house in Longton last June yet the purchaser is e-mailing every few hours complaining that their lawyer needs to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?

Following your house sale your lawyer is duty bound to deliver the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where appropriate, your solicitor must also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the buyers conveyancers. There are no post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Longton.

I am purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Longton who is on the The Mortgage Works approved. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for The Mortgage Works in certain locations such as Longton. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Longton as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Longton the following are examples of what can show up and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

My wife and I own a renovated Georgian property in Longton. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Aldermore. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking Aldermore to clarify?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Longton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

About to purchase a new build flat in Longton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Longton

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. 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 supply a car parking plan.