My wife and I are buying a property in Long Melford. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to send our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Long Melford. Does the conveyancer commission the energy performance certificate or should I organise this?

Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates was maintained a compulsory element of selling a house. An EPC must be commissioned in advance of the property being put on the market. This is not something that conveyancers ordinarily arrange. If you are using a Long Melford conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their relationships with reputable local accredited person

How can we tell if a Long Melford conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Long Melford obtaining 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 solicitor conducting your conveyancing.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Long Melford?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Long Melford will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Long Melford. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Long Melford.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Long Melford it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Long Melford commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Long Melford.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Long Melford?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Long Melford. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Long Melford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

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

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Long Melford and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to business tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Long Melford