When does exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Christchurch and am I required to be at the lawyers office?

Where you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch you are invited in to sign documents. However, the law practices we work with offer a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The executing of the property agreement is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the firm to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Christchurch is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Christchurch are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Christchurch you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch may decide 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.

I am looking to sell my home. My former lawyers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Christchurch if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Christchurch. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

My step-father has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Christchurch. Do I follow his advice?

No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer you're considering.

What is the reason for my requiring a list of items of identification ahead of starting my conveyancing in Christchurch?

Christchurch s are obliged by the Law Society, SRA, the Land Registry and current AML legislation to certify that the have checked the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a requirement of your bank where you are obtaining a mortgage. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have details such as your full names, national insurance number and DOB.