Completed the sale of my flat in Woolton last October but my buyer keeps e-mailing daily to say their solicitor needs to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?

Post completion of your sale your solicitor should forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor should also confirm that the mortgage has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion steps unique to conveyancing in Woolton.

Having spent time reviewing mumsnet.com for a cheap lawyer in Woolton, most comment that I must use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Woolton is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.

I am planning to move property in . Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Woolton. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen before I stumbled across your website.

On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from the selling agent but this can only be done when the vendors conveyancers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. You can advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Woolton or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Woolton.

I am buying a 3 bedroom semi in Woolton. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to ascertain if these works are prohibited?

Your property lawyer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Woolton will sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain changes or necessitated the consent of another owner. Certain extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Woolton off the council. I have a mortgage offer with . Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with , you will need to appoint a solicitor on the conveyancing panel.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Woolton?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Woolton. 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…’

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Woolton. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Woolton

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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan.