I opted for a Emsworth based solicitor for my conveyancing in Emsworth today. Looking through the Ts and Cs I seeI am liable for charges even if the dealdoes not happen. Should I ditch them and instruct an internet solicitor practice advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Emsworth?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to neutralise those cases that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that such deals generally do not cover expenses such your Emsworth conveyancing search fees.

As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can give me about purchase conveyancing in Emsworth?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Emsworth and elsewhere in Hampshire is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for conflict between you and others involved in the transaction. E.g., the seller, estate agent and even potentially the bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Emsworth is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the process whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a potential adversary may try and convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the property agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Emsworth?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Emsworth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Emsworth. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Emsworth

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a residence in Neath but live in Emsworth. My solicitor (based 250 kilometers from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Emsworth to witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Emsworth