We are purchasing a end of terrace house in Watchet. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to see if these alterations are prohibited?

Your property lawyer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Watchet will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of changes or necessitated the permission of another owner. Certain works require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Watchet. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Skipton be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Skipton your lawyer must follow the conveyancing instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Skipton where a lease fails to satisfy these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Watchet.

It is unclear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Watchet bank branch on numerous occasions and was told it does not impact the mortgage offer and they will lend. My Watchet conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called to say that they would not lend in accordance with their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

As long as the solicitor is on the bank panel, they must adhere to the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook requirements for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

Just bought a detached house in Watchet , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record the transfer to my name? My Watchet conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to check that my purchase is registered.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Watchet registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any third parties. As of today approximately 80% of submission are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the new owner has moved in to the premises therefore an expedited registration is not usually top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Watchet. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Watchet

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Given that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on a garden flat in Watchet I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thehome move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Watchet.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Watchet should be the figure that you end up paying.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Watchet. I've land on a site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all the legals completed via phone that would be ideal. 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?