Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial land in West Harrow?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in West Harrow will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in West Harrow. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in West Harrow.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in West Harrow it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to West Harrow commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in West Harrow.

I have todaybecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in West Harrow for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of West Harrow conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in West Harrow differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in West Harrow come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because new home sellers in West Harrow usually buy the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 West Harrow or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in West Harrow before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Harrow. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Harrow especially if they are familiar with such properties in West Harrow.

My brother has encouraged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in West Harrow. Do I take his advice?

There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to have recommendations from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.