It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Ardwick completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Ardwick differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ardwick approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Ardwick typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Ardwick or who has acted in the same development.

I am a sole trader hoping to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Ardwick for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Ardwick, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can find you the right firm. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.

My husband and I are new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Ardwick

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this requirement. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to use your own,trusted Ardwick conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will give the estate agent a referral fee or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by senior management.

At last I have had an offer on an apartment in Ardwick agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have offered on a property, although it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other flats in the pipeline. I have chosen a nearby conveyancing lawyer in Ardwick. What do I do now? When do I get the mortgage application with going with ?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (home loan application is approx £1k, then valuation, Ardwick conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you must ensure that your is on the approved list. As to the next phase this very much dictated by the circumstances of your transaction, desire for the property and on the state of the market. During a rising market the majority of home buyers would apply for the mortgage with and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their to press on with searches.