As someone clueless as to conveyancing in Potswood what is the number one tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Potswood

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Potswood and elsewhere in Hampshire is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for conflict between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, property agent and on occasion the mortgage company. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Potswood an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the process whose role it is to look after your legal interests and to protect you.

We are witnessing a definite creep in the "blame" culture- someone must be at fault for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you must always trust your lawyer ahead of all other parties when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

I am intent on selling our house in Potswood and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Potswood. Having lived in Potswood for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should check with 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 illness)

About to purchase a new build flat in Potswood. Conveyancing is daunting 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Potswood

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in Potswood I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Potswood for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you require a mortgage that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a house in Neath but live in Potswood. My conveyancer (based 235 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Potswood to attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Potswood based