When does exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in Shaftesbury and am I required to be at the lawyers branch?

Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Shaftesbury you are welcome to come in to sign documents. However, the law practices we work with supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. A signed contract simply enables the solicitor to officially exchange when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Shaftesbury)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

I need some quick conveyancing in Shaftesbury as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A home loan is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Shaftesbury the following are examples of issues that can show up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

What does commercial conveyancing in Shaftesbury cover?

Shaftesbury conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent has warned us that the seller will only go ahead if we use their preferred conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Shaftesbury

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this requirement. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to use your preferred Shaftesbury conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will provide their estate agent a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by head office.

Back In 2003, I bought a leasehold flat in Shaftesbury. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing solicitor in Shaftesbury who acted for me is not around. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Shaftesbury conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Shaftesbury - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

It would be prudent to find out as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they will either make living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day issues like the upkeep of the communal areas. Ask other people what they think of them. Finally, be sure you know the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. The answer will be important as a) areas could result in problems for the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to have complete disclosure What is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent?