I am in need of a conveyancer. Should I go for for a national conveyancer rather than a high street Swanscombe conveyancing solicitor?

Existing third party connections is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Swanscombe conveyancers enjoy long term relationships with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Possessing vast intelligence of the local area is an advantage.

What can a local search reveal regarding the property I am purchasing in Swanscombe?

Swanscombe conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search is essential in every Swanscombe conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic sections.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Swanscombe is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Swanscombe are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Swanscombe you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Swanscombe 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.

My brother has encouraged me to use his conveyancers in Swanscombe. Do I follow his recommendation?

No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to have guidance from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're considering.

How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Swanscombe based conveyancer who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?

In the event that you have not formally instructed a solicitor to commence the conveyancing and have just received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Swanscombe that you're thinking of instructing.