What does a local search reveal about the property we're buying in Longlands?

Longlands conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search is essential in every Longlands conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

I purchased my flat on 9 January and my personal details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Longlands expressed confidence that it should be recorded inside ten days. Are properties in Longlands particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Longlands is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any other persons or bodies. Currently approximately 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the premises therefore registration formalities is not typically primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Longlands ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Longlands. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Am I best advised to use a Longlands conveyancing practitioner based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can execute the legal work however his firm is located approximately 350kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a local Longlands conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a bonus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and on the whole were impressed that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Longlands conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.

How and when do I pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for my house transaction in Longlands?

Your solicitor should fill out a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf as part of your Longlands conveyancing transaction for signature. After completion your conveyancer will submit the Land Transaction application to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the funds - discharge any Stamp Duty due on your behalf.