My grandfather passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Street. The house had a relatively small loan remaining of approximately £4500. 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 re-mortgage then will insist on your using 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.

Will our solicitor be raising questions concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Street.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Street. There are those who purchase a house in Street, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Street. The standard information given to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard inquiry of the vendor to determine whether the premises has historically flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the owner, then a purchaser may commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect response. A purchaser’s solicitors should also order an enviro search. This will higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be carried out.

I am selling my house. My former lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Street if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Street. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Street. I have land on a site which appears to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via phone that would be ideal. 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?

For various reasons I cannot travel my Street conveyancing solicitors office to execute documents connected to my conveyancing in Street – is this a problem?

No. Street conveyancing lawyers can deal with home moves for clients from a distance. You are unlikely to be required to be present a Street conveyancers office. They can handle all communications via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.