We're in Cotgrave, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Nationwide , and our solicitor is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

What will a local search tell me regarding the house I am purchasing in Cotgrave?

Cotgrave conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search plays a central part in most Cotgrave conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (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 areas.

I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Cotgrave for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Cotgrave conveyancing specialists.

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At this site get an accurate quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Cotgrave. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a commission if you select them for your home move in Cotgrave

The estate agent has suggested using their conveyancer for the conveyancing in Cotgrave - Surely it’s advisable to just instruct them?

This is not necessarily the case and you are free to instruct whichever property lawyer you decide for your Cotgrave home move. A property lawyer suggested by a 3rd party adviser may not necessarily be the right lawyer, they may put forward their own conveyancing firm who are based remotely. In this instance you may not have contact with your conveyancing practitioner and due to the lack of continuity in the transaction, it may be difficult to obtain updates.