Please explain the implications if my solicitor is removed from the Principality Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Presteigne?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
My friend advised me that where I am purchasing in Presteigne I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Presteigne conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about Presteigne around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Presteigne.
Me and my brother purchased a 4 bedroom Georgian property in Presteigne. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Santander. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Presteigne and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.
I am a sole trader looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed costs for commercial conveyancing in Presteigne for below £1,200?
We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Presteigne, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or call us so that we may supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
My partner has encouraged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Presteigne. Do I follow his advice?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.
My sister completed her conveyancing in Presteigne in 2008. She has since got married, widowed and is now married again. She now wishes to dispose of the Presteigne property. I suspect that she will simply be need to provide a copy of the marriage papers to the conveyancing practitioner but she is anxious it could hold up the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the title documents for the property?
The is no need to bring up to date the register on the basis that you have the proof required to demonstrate how the name change has come about.
The buyer’s lawyer will examine the registered entries and ask for evidence to prove the change of name e.g. marriage documentation.