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Examples of recent conveyancing in Bishops Castle since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bishops Castle

I can't travel far from Bishops Castle. Is there a reason why all Bishops Castle conveyancing practitioners are not on all bank panels?

As inequitable as it may seem for lenders to restrict who can represent them, from the public’s or conveyancer’s point of view, the the contrary view is that lenders are increasingly anxious and regard it vital to shield themselves against illegal activities. As a result of this concern lenders are limiting their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may impact a commercial site in Bishops Castle?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Castle will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Bishops Castle. The report sets out definitive data 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 Bishops Castle.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Bishops Castle it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Bishops Castle commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Bishops Castle.

It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Bishops Castle concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am purchasing a new build house in Bishops Castle benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my lawyer about the deal as it could jeopardize my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Do I need to be wary about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Bishops Castle conveyancing practice?

As with many service providers, often suggestions from relatives can be very helpful. Nevertheless there are numerous people with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest conveyancers to select. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to appoint your own lawyer. Don't forget that most mortgage providers operate an approved list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your home move.

Should I be concerned if there is an issue with the searches conducted as part of our conveyancing in Bishops Castle?

Ordinarily, almost all problems that arise in Bishops Castle conveyancing search results can be dealt with prior to completion or indemnity insurance could possibly be taken. It is crucial to remember that regardless of the fact that you intend on buying the property and may be willing to live with the search results, your building society or bank may not, and when all said and done have the final decision.

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Domestic conveyancing in Bishops Castle normally comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Bishops Castle conveyancing searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers supplied by the vendor’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the purchase and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Conveyancing in Bishops Castle is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional enquires from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Bishops Castle is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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