I am planning to move property in December. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Colchester. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across this website.

On the day of completion you can collect the keys from your property agent but this can only occur when the sellers lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be handed over. You should tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. We do not suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Colchester or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Colchester.

I am buying a victorian detached house in Colchester. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will legal work on the property include enquiries to determine if these works are allowed?

Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Colchester can on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of works or need the permission of a 3rd party. Many extensions require local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from Nationwide as we intend to conduct alterations to our property in Colchester. Are we obliged to appoint a local Colchester solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Nationwide do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nationwide panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Colchester?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Colchester will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Colchester. The search result provides 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 Colchester.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Colchester 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 cause delays to Colchester commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Colchester.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Colchester 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know precisely where to look for all the suitable documentation so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be found, your lawyer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your property.

Should I be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Colchester conveyancing practice?

As is the case with lots of professional services, often referrals from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are numerous players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest solicitors to instruct. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there may be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that most lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your home move.

I’m about to sell my garden apartment in Colchester. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently had a quarterly service charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the maintenance contribution as normal given that all rents and service charges should be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Colchester - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

What restrictions are contained in the Colchester Lease? Plenty Colchester leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the management company. If you purchase the property you will have to meet this contribution, usually in instalments accross the year. This can differ from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built blocks. In all probability there will be a rentcharge to be met yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant amount, say around £50-£100 but you should to enquire it because occasionally it could be surprisingly expensive. Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be wrapped into the service charges, although some managing agents in Colchester ask leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance.