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Buying & selling - Legal

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How do I find a solicitor?

Word of mouth is always a favourite but will not necessarily give you the best deal.

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What is conveyancing?

Put simply, conveyancing is the legal process that fully transfers the ownership of a property from one person to another.

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How can we speed the process up?

Can we speed things up and can we speak with the other side's solicitor....

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The conveyancing process - buying

After instructing a solicitor, you will receive their welcome pack through the post with various forms and documentation that you need to fill out and return.

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The conveyancing process - selling

After instructing a solicitor, you will receive their welcome pack through the post with various forms and documentation that you need to fill out and return.

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What to look for in a conveyancing quote and how long does conveyancing take?

“No move, no fee” can save you a fortune if your deal falls through and should definitely be something that you ask for. When asking for a quote you need to ask for a full breakdown of costs so that you can see the best deal.

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I’m not using an estate agent – what does that mean regarding conveyancing ?

Once and offer has been agreed between buyer and seller, an estate agent will ask both parties for solicitor details.

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Can I do my own conveyancing and when do I need a solicitor?

Cutting out the estate agent is a relatively simple exercise but the same cannot be said for doing your own conveyancing.

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Getting Planning Permission

In essence, the planning system is designed to safeguard the environment and what planners call ‘amenity', while allowing development where it is desirable and giving individuals the freedom, within reason, to make changes to their properties.

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How long left on a lease is acceptable?

Anything under 65 years is generally considered to be short...

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What is the difference between freehold and leasehold property?

It’s all a question of who owns what and what common parts you share...

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