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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ashton in Makerfield

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Ashton in Makerfield?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Ashton in Makerfield will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Ashton in Makerfield. The report 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 Ashton in Makerfield.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Ashton in Makerfield it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Ashton in Makerfield commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Ashton in Makerfield.

How does conveyancing in Ashton in Makerfield differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ashton in Makerfield contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Ashton in Makerfield usually purchase 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 used to new build conveyancing in Ashton in Makerfield or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Ashton in Makerfield is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Ashton in Makerfield are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Ashton in Makerfield you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ashton in Makerfield may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Am I best advised to choose a Ashton in Makerfield conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am buying? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal work but her office is 200miles drive away.

The benefit of a local Ashton in Makerfield conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust used your friend and the majority were content that must surpass using an unknown Ashton in Makerfield conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.

My fiance is buying a ground floor flat in Ashton in Makerfield. He was given a quote by the property lawyer recommended by the selling agents and it came to £1300 . It was 7 years ago since I sold and purchased a house and the fee was £just under six hundred pounds. Have fees really increased to that extent?

We would recommend that you call two or three local Ashton in Makerfield conveyancing firms requesting estimates. You should base your selection not just on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the reply was.

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