We hired a Elmstead based firm for my conveyancing in Elmstead last week. Reviewing the terms of engagement I seewe are liable for costs even if the sale aborts. Should I go with them or choose an on-line lawyer who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Elmstead?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to counteract the transactions that do not proceed. Also remember that such deals rarely protect you from expenditure for instance Elmstead conveyancing search charges.

Last October we completed a house move in Elmstead. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been conducted for conveyancing in Elmstead?

The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Elmstead. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a questionnaire referred to as a SPIF. If the information is incorrect, then you may have a claim against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Elmstead.

I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when purchasing a property in Elmstead? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for repairs to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Elmstead?

Unless a prior purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you may take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Elmstead to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Elmstead 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical original deeds to evidence that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

Do I cancel my mortgage payments with Coventry BS once a completion date for my home sale in Elmstead has been set?

You would be well advised to maintain meeting any mortgage sums to Coventry BS until the mortgage is discharged on completion as part of your Elmstead conveyancing.