I am assisting my mother sell her property in Sandhurst. Does the conveyancer arrange the energy performance certificate or it is for the seller to see to?

Following the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy assessments became a required element of moving house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. It is not something that lawyers ordinarily organise. Where you are using a Sandhurst conveyancing solicitor they might help arrange EPC’s given their relationships with long established local providers

I'm the sole recipient of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Sandhurst. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in January. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a CML six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship will be considered the same way as if I'd bought the house in January. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be affected by that. Some banks would take a practical view as this provision chiefly exists to pick up on subsales or the flipping of properties.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Sandhurst. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Virgin Money have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Virgin Money your lawyer must check the formal instructions contained in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Virgin Money. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Virgin Money where a lease fails to comply with these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Sandhurst.

I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Sandhurst for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the premises 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 Sandhurst conveyancing specialists.

I am a sole trader looking to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Sandhurst for below £1,200?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Sandhurst, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are hoping to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right lawyer. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or telephone us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

Should I use a Sandhurst conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can perform the conveyancing however his firm is located a couple of hundredmiles drive away.

The primary upside of using a high street Sandhurst conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, present your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and in the main were happy that should outweigh using an unknown Sandhurst conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being local.

Should I be worried if there is an issue with the searches carried out as part of my conveyancing in Sandhurst?

Ordinarily, almost all adverse entries arising from Sandhurst conveyancing search results can be addressed ahead of completion or title insurance could possibly be obtained. It is important to note that regardless of the fact that you intend on buying the premises and might be willing to accept the search results, your building society or bank may not, and ultimately have the final decision.