It is 10 years ago since I bought my property in Bicester. Conveyancing lawyers have now been instructed on the sale but I am unable to find my deeds. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be with the lender or they may still be with the conveyancers who handled your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Bicester relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Bicester?

There are two types of lawyers who can perform conveyancing in Bicester namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide the legal services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to handle Bicester conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that the requirements and steps should be accurately taken.

I am assisting my aunt sell her flat in Bicester. Will the conveyancer arrange an EPC or should I organise this?

Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy assessments remained a compulsory component of selling a property. An energy performance certificate should be to hand prior to the property being put on the market. It is not something that solicitors ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a Bicester conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with long established Bicester assessors

Can I be sure that the Bicester conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Bicester seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

How does conveyancing in Bicester differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Bicester contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because developers in Bicester usually purchase the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Bicester or who has acted in the same development.

My father-in-law has suggested that I use his conveyancers in Bicester. Should I find my own conveyancer?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to have referrals from friends or family who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.

What type of conveyancing matters do Bicester conveyancing organisations provide?

For the most part Bicester conveyancing solicitors can conduct a broad range of assistance to home and land owners, sellers, buyers, freeholders and tenants including the following:

Private sale conveyancing in Bicester or wider afield Residential purchase conveyancing in Bicester and beyond Buying through Right to Buy (RTB) or Right to Acquire (RTA) schemes Equity transfer between partners and families Advising on buy to let and other investment property transactions Leasehold conveyancing sales and purchases