Completed the sale of my flat in Christchurch last August yet the purchaser is e-mailing daily to say their solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

Post completion of your sale your solicitor is obliged to forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also evidence that the mortgage has been paid off to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Christchurch.

I require fast conveyancing in Christchurch as I am faced with a deadline to complete in less than 3 weeks. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Christchurch the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

How does conveyancing in Christchurch differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Christchurch contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because builders in Christchurch typically acquire 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 conveyancers 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 Christchurch or who has acted in the same development.

I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Christchurch for under £2000?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Christchurch, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or telephone us so that we may furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I am hoping to complete next month on a leasehold property in Christchurch. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Christchurch should include some of the following:

What the implications are if you breach a clause of your lease? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Defining your rights in relation to the communal areas in the block.For instance, does the lease grant a right of way over a path or hallways? You should be sent a copy of the lease Information concerning the obligations as set out in the lease to pay service charges - with regard to both the building, and the wider rights a lessee enjoys

Leasehold Conveyancing in Christchurch - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? Make sure you enquire if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Christchurch leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Christchurch. If you love the apartmentin Christchurch yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a hard choice.