Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Bitterne 10 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?

In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware precisely where to look for all the appropriate documentation so you can purchase or dispose of your property without a hitch. Where copies can’t be located, your lawyer can put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your property.

How does conveyancing in Bitterne differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Bitterne come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because developers in Bitterne typically acquire the land, 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 property lawyers 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 Bitterne or who has acted in the same development.

Given that I am about to spend £400,000 on a property in Bitterne I wish to talk to a lawyer concerning theconveyancing before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Bitterne.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a matter number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Bitterne should be the figure that you are charged.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Bitterne. I've stumble upon a web site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I have selected a Bitterne conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (novice purchasers) and have noticed in the terms and conditions that they are not overseen by the FCA. Should I be worried or is that usually the case with property lawyer?

We can't see why they should be. Most solicitor don't lend money. You should check that they are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who dictate specific obligations covering monies deposited by them.