It is a dozen years since I purchased my property in Melbourn. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been retained on the sale but I am unable to track down my deeds. Is this a problem?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by your lender or they may be in the possession of the conveyancers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Melbourn involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it is more tricky but is not insurmountable.
I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of hinderance in Melbourn conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Melbourn.
Just bought a semi-detached house in Melbourn , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my title? My Melbourn conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my ownership is recorded.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Melbourn registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration takes place after the new owner is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
How does conveyancing in Melbourn differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Melbourn approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Melbourn typically acquire the real estate, 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 Melbourn or who has acted in the same development.
I am a sole trader looking to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Melbourn for below £2000?
We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Melbourn, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or email so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.