I got the keys to my house on 8 May and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Southbourne advises it will be formalised in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Southbourne uniquely lengthy to register?
As far as conveyancing in Southbourne is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration occurs once the purchaser has moved in to the premises so 'speed' is not typically top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
How does conveyancing in Southbourne differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Southbourne approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Southbourne tend to acquire the land, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Southbourne or who has acted in the same development.
My business partner and I are intending to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Southbourne for under 2k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Southbourne, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or call so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Southbourne. I've land on a web site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? 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?
I yesterday found out that one of the directors of the conveyancing practice undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Southbourne is is the mother of the vendor. Is this acceptable?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. If you are requiring a mortgage then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements concerning this. For example for RBS - Virgin One as of 10/4/2024, the requirements read as follows :