Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Ovingham 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your solicitor will know exactly where to look for all the relevant documentation so you can purchase or sell your house without a hitch. Where duplicates are not available, your conveyancer may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the property.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Ovingham. 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 conveyancing.

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

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Ovingham in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to grant a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ovingham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ovingham especially if they are familiar with such properties in Ovingham.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Ovingham it brings up numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Ovingham or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Ovingham vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least four quotes from different property lawyers. Make sure that you know that the costs are assured not to increase.

I today become aware that one of the partners of the firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Ovingham is a relative of the seller. Is this allowed?

Provided there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. If you are requiring mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Barclays plc as of 28/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :