It is 10 years ago since I acquired my house in Wide Open. Conveyancing solicitors have just been instructed on the sale but I can't track down the title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?

Don’t worry too much. First there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the mortgage company or they could be archived with the lawyers who handled your purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring current official copies of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Wide Open relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a residence in Wide Open?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you may assume that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Wide Open to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Wide Open. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wide Open

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect 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. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Wide Open it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Wide Open or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Wide Open vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least four estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the bank conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the lender approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the mortgage company conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the bank solicitor panel.