A relative advised me that if I am buying in Todmorden I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is usually quoted for as part of the standard Todmorden conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Todmorden 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 details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Todmorden.
I have justfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Todmorden for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Todmorden conveyancing specialists.
Should I be wary by estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a local Todmorden conveyancing company?
As with many service providers, often referrals from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may recommend conveyancers to choose. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that many lenders operate an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your conveyancing.