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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shortlands

Willusing a Shortlands conveyancing practice make the ownership transfer easier?

Established third party relationships is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Shortlands law firms enjoy long term relationships with mortgage brokers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Hosting specialist insight into the local area is also a plus .

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Shortlands?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Shortlands. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Shortlands.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Shortlands it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Shortlands commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Shortlands.

How does conveyancing in Shortlands differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Shortlands come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Shortlands tend to purchase the site, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Shortlands or who has acted in the same development.

I'm converting the mortgage on my existing property to a BTL loan with The Royal Bank of Scotland and intend to use the remaining equity towards further property. The area we are talking about is Shortlands. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two banks and link together the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are the lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your expectations and needs.

Been reading online that Shortlands solicitors are more costly than Shortlands conveyancers in Shortlands when it comes to purchasing a house. So is it better if I use a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am purchasing for my home move in Shortlands.

When it comes to conveyancing in Shortlands the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.

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