We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Alston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Alston lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Alston. Having lived in Alston for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 ailment)
The deeds to my house are lost. The conveyancers who conducted the conveyancing in Alston 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
You no longer need to hold title official documentation to establish that you own the land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Alston is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Alston are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Alston you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Alston 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 premises.
What does commercial conveyancing in Alston cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Alston covers a wide array of guidance, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but I am based in Alston. My conveyancer (who is 260 miles awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Alston who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Alston
What are the specific benefits to choosing a high street solicitor in Alston
A significant proportion of house movers in Alston select a local solicitor so that they can attend the firm’s offices in the event that they have questions, and to deliver mortgage deeds without using the Royal Mail.
There is a distinct edge in opting for a conveyancing practitioner nearby to the house you are purchasing, due to the in-depth knowledge of the area and potential local concerns - yet this is moot. Many conveyancers carry out their communications online and may be anywhere in the world.