Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Paddock Wood. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?

Now that you are to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to choose a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the transaction. An auction property will ordinarily have an associated auction set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer requires. In the case of leasehold property the auction pack may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You should give this to the solicitor instructed by you ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

I am purchasing a end of terrace house in Paddock Wood. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will legal work on the property involve enquiries to see if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Paddock Wood can sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain works or necessitated the consent of another owner. Certain works need local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Leeds Building Society are being problematic. The Paddock Wood solicitor who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Leeds Building Society are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Leeds Building Society have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Leeds Building Society have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Leeds Building Society may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I have a terraced Edwardian house in Paddock Wood. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Alliance & Leicester . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should assess 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Paddock Wood and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

I'm refinancing my existing property to a BTL loan with Chelsea Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on another house. The area we are looking at is Paddock Wood. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the transactions?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are the conveyancer should be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and communicate your expectations and needs.

In scouring the internet for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Paddock Wood it reveals many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the counsel of friends and family who have purchased a property in Paddock Wood or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Paddock Wood differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four fee estimates from different companies. Make sure that you clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to increase.

Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Paddock Wood?

Conveyancing - in Paddock Wood or elsewhere - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re intending to buy and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the seller to fix the problems prior to you complete your move.