We're in Theale, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Yorkshire BS , and our solicitor is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Theale?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Theale. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build flat in Theale. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Theale

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Theale it shows results of numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The best method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Theale or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Theale differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

We are in the process of buying a house in Theale. Can our conveyancer keep our purchase price a secret from the likes of Rightmove. what can I do to ensure this is not disclosed?

HM Land Registry as a matter of law required to reveal price paid data on a register of the title for residential properties countrywide which includes premises in Theale. The register of ownership is an open document, so HMLR would be breaching their statutory obligations excluded certain homes such as your property in Theale.

You can make a request of the Land Registry to hide the price paid data however the answer would be in the negative.