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

The fact that your lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no solicitor 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.

How does conveyancing in Endon differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Endon approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because developers in Endon typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Endon or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Endon is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Endon are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Endon you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Endon may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

My step-father has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Endon. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Endon conveyancing lawyer the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.

Can you set out the scope of conveyancing conducted by Endon conveyancing companies?

By and large Endon conveyancing solicitors tend to conduct various legal advice to home and land proprietors, vendors, first time buyers, freeholders and tenants which may include:

House sale conveyancing in Endon or elsewhere in the country House purchase conveyancing in Endon and also around the country All types of leasehold property including, flats and maisonettes Preparation and advising on leases and tenancy agreements Property Trust Declarations Planning and boundary enquiries