As someone not used to the Tidworth conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me for the legal transfer of property in Tidworth

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Tidworth and elsewhere in Wiltshire is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. For instance, the vendor, selling agent and on occasion a lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Tidworth is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the process whose role it is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

We are witnessing a worrying creep in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your solicitor above the other parties in the home moving process.

Having invested time researching consumer advice sites for a conveyancing lawyer in Tidworth, most post that I must look for a CQS accredited lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with best practice conveyancing procedures through the scheme protocol It includes numerous companies who handle conveyancing in Tidworth.

I got the keys to my flat on 2 February and my personal details is yet to be on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Tidworth said it will be recorded in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Tidworth uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Tidworth is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any third persons or bodies. As of today roughly three quarters of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration takes place once the buyer is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not always primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Tidworth is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Tidworth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Tidworth 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 Tidworth 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 residence.

Is it best to go with a Tidworth conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am buying? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal formalities but his firm is located 400miles drive away.

The primary upside of using a local Tidworth conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign paperwork, hand in your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were happy that must outweigh using an unknown Tidworth conveyancing lawyer just because they are based in the area.