Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Gravesend?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Gravesend will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Gravesend. 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 Gravesend.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Gravesend 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 could result in delays to Gravesend commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Gravesend.

I have justbecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Gravesend for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Gravesend conveyancing specialists.

I am purchasing my first flat in Gravesend with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not to tell my conveyancer about this deal as it would adversely affect my loan 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.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Gravesend prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to give a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Gravesend. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Gravesend especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Gravesend.

I am purchasing a maisonette with all finances in place. My conveyancer has been supplied with with two distinct forms of photo ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is in order and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake DVD.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Gravesend conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.