Various web forums that I have visited warn that are the primary reason for obstruction in Redruth house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Redruth.

How does conveyancing in Redruth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Redruth contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because builders in Redruth typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Redruth or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Redruth I like with amenity areas and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Redruth in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Redruth it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?

The preferential way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Redruth or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Redruth differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of three fee calculations from different companies. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the lender conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the lender approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the lender conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.