We are acquiring our first house. The property lawyer has texted usto see if we want to purchase extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's recommended for conveyancing in Uppingham

The extent of Uppingham conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your familiarity of the area and risks, your general appetite to risk. What is important is that you properly appreciate what information each search could provide. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If unsure, ask your conveyancing practitioner to explain.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Uppingham what’s the number one tip you can impart for the home moving process in Uppingham

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Uppingham or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, selling agent and even potentially the mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Uppingham is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

There is a worrying increase in the "blame" culture- someone has to be blamed for the process taking so long. You your first instinct should be to trust your conveyancer ahead of the other parties when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Uppingham 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

You no longer need to have the physical deeds to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Uppingham ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Uppingham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Uppingham especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Uppingham.

As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am disposing of a house in Monmouth but live in Uppingham. My conveyancer (who is 300 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Uppingham to attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Uppingham