My uncle passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Peterlee. The house had a relatively small loan remaining of approximately £5k. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to , pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

If you plan to refinance then will require that you use a conveyancer on the conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

What does a local search inform me about the house I am buying in Peterlee?

Peterlee conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Peterlee conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Peterlee , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my proprietorship? My Peterlee conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my ownership is recorded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Peterlee registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property so an expedited registration is not always top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Peterlee. I happened to land on a web site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Can I find out who owns a house in Peterlee?

As long as the property is registered with HMLR, and you have enough information of the address of the premises, you should be able to view details from the HMLR of the registered owner for a fee.