A relative informed me that in purchasing a property in Lightwater there could be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Lightwater which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Lightwater should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Lightwater. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in June. I now wish to sell up. I do know about the CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship will be considered the same way as though I had purchased the house in June. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. Most lenders would take a sensible view as this provision primarily exists to capture subsales or the quick reselling of property.

Can I be sure that the Lightwater conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Lightwater getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Lightwater. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lightwater

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Lightwater is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Lightwater are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Lightwater you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Lightwater 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 property.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Lightwater. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Are there any specific benefits to using a local conveyancer in Lightwater

Home movers in Lightwater opt for a nearby high street property lawyer so that they can attend the lawyer’s offices just in case they have questions, and to execute documents without using the Royal Mail.

There is a distinct edge when opting for a conveyancing practitioner local to a house you are purchasing, due to the knowledge of the area and potential local issues - nevertheless this is debatable. Most conveyancers are now over the internet and may be any place in the world.