Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are the main reason for obstruction in Witney conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Witney.

How does conveyancing in Witney differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Witney come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Witney tend to purchase the land, 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 property lawyers 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 Witney or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Witney is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Witney are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Witney you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Witney may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am a sole trader intending to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Witney for below £1,200?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Witney, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or email us so that we may supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Witney. I I would like to check if they are on the lender's conveyancing panel. Could you help?

You should phone the solicitor and ask them if they are on the bank's approved list. If that does not help call us and we can investigate and revert. Should the firm not be on the bank panel we can certainly arrange a specialist conveyancing solicitor in Witney on the panel for your mortgage company.