I am helping my aunt sell her flat in East Oxford. Does the conveyancer commission the energy assessment or do I organise this?

After the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates was maintained a compulsory component of moving property. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand before the property is placed on the market. It is not a task that solicitors normally organise. Where you are using a East Oxford conveyancing solicitor they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable East Oxford providers

How can we know in advance if a East Oxford conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in East Oxford getting 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with UBS. I assume I don't need a East Oxford conveyancer on the UBS panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your UBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the UBS mortgage from the register. UBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where UBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. UBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could impact a commercial land in East Oxford?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in East Oxford will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in East Oxford. The report sets out 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 East Oxford.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in East Oxford it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can result in delays to East Oxford commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in East Oxford.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in East Oxford in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not give a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in East Oxford. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in East Oxford especially if they are accustomed to such properties in East Oxford.

In scouring the world wide web for the phrase cheap conveyancing in East Oxford it shows results of many solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in East Oxford or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in East Oxford vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in East Oxford from the perspective of saving time on the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in East Oxford can be avoided if you get in touch lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
A minority of East Oxford leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this is the case, you should place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers obtain financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is able to meet the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers. If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should make sure that you are holding the original share certificate. Arranging a replacement share certificate can be a lengthy process and frustrates many a East Oxford conveyancing transaction. Where a new share is needed, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (if relevant) for this at the earliest opportunity. Many landlords or managing agents in East Oxford levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management information sought on or before finding a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in East Oxford.

East Oxford Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

This information is important as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have complete disclosure Who is in charge of the block? How long is the Lease?