What does a local search tell me regarding the property we're buying in Teignmouth?
Teignmouth conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Xpress Legal The local search plays an important part in most Teignmouth conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.
The deeds to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Teignmouth 4 years ago are no longer around.What are my options?
You no longer need to have the physical official documentation to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my father I am selling a house in Neath but live in Teignmouth. My lawyer (approximately 300 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Teignmouth to witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Teignmouth