Me and my brother have a terraced Georgian property in Winkleigh. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Nottingham Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Winkleigh and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Winkleigh differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Winkleigh approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because developers in Winkleigh 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 used to new build conveyancing in Winkleigh or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Winkleigh is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Winkleigh are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Winkleigh you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Winkleigh may decide 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 residence.

I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Winkleigh for less than £1,200?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Winkleigh, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to visit the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Winkleigh as it will be easier to pop in to their offices if required.

As opposed to 12 years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Winkleigh.