We are selling our property in Crowthorne and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Crowthorne. We have lived in Crowthorne for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Crowthorne prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Crowthorne. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Crowthorne to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Should I be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Crowthorne conveyancing company?

As with many service providers, often suggestions from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all recommend conveyancers to choose. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders have an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the mortgage related work in your house move.

Am I best advised to instruct a Crowthorne conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am buying? I have an old university friend who can conduct the legal work but his firm is located 300kilometers away.

The primary upside of using a high street Crowthorne conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, hand in your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Crowthorne know how is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and on the whole were content that should trump using an unfamiliar Crowthorne conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.

Crowthorne Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? Who are the managing agents? How is the lease structured?