We are selling our property in Kempston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Kempston conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Kempston. We have lived in Kempston for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Kempston for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see 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 Kempston conveyancing specialists.

My company is hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Kempston for below 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Kempston, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or telephone us so that we can supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, but the property agent told us that the seller will only move forward if we instruct their preferred conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Kempston

It is highly unlikely the vendors are behind this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to appoint your preferred Kempston conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a referral fee or achieve conveyancing thresholds pre-set by corporate headquarters.

Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Kempston?

Conveyancing - in Kempston or elsewhere - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re purchasing and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the buying price down or asking the vendor to remedy the defects prior to you move in.