I require conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (6 years built) in Rochdale. 95% of the properties are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the local searches for my conveyancing in Rochdale?

You are opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in refusing to carrying out Rochdale conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would strongly advise in the strongest possible terms that your solicitor conducts them. If accelerating the process and expenses are top of your concerns you should discuss with your lawyer about the options such as contingency insurance available to you

It is 10 years ago since I purchased my house in Rochdale. Conveyancing solicitors have just been instructed on the sale but I can't locate my deeds. Is this a problem?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who handled your purchase. Secondly in all probability the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Rochdale relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it is more of a problem but is resolvable.

I am buying a new build flat in Rochdale. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Rochdale you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Rochdale.

I am selling my home. My previous solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Rochdale if that affects matters.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Rochdale. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

Planning to exchange soon on a garden flat in Rochdale. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Rochdale should include some of the following:

Are pets allowed in the flat? Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? Your solicitors should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance obligations Advice concerning the obligations in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - with regard to both the building, and the wider rights a lessee has Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the block. It is essential that you know who is liable for the repair and maintenance of every part of the building

Leasehold Conveyancing in Rochdale - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying

Is the freehold owned jointly by the leaseholders? This information is important as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to have all the details Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?