Having sold my house in Downton last April yet the purchaser is SMS messaging me complaining that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Post completion of your house sale your lawyer is obliged to forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the purchasers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion steps unique to conveyancing in Downton.

I require quick conveyancing in Downton as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts within one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Downton the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Hoping to buy a property located in Downton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Downton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Downton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Downton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Downton. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is registered - and 99.9% are in Downton - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Downton Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before buying

It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is due shortly that will be shared between the leaseholders and could well dramatically impact the level of the service costs or require a specific invoice. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? You will want to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people whether they are happy with their service. Finally, be sure you understand the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the relevant party and specifically what you get for your money.

I have read on various consumer advice websites that when choosing a conveyancing firm they must be approved by your mortgage company. I am new to the process but I have an AIP from Halifax and I already have a local conveyancing lawyer in Downton on standby. Can Santander need an approved conveyancer to be instructed? Does a list of approved conveyancers even exist so I can appoint a conveyancing solicitor in Downton?

You need to choose a solicitor that is on the Santander panel. The first thing to do is ring your chosen Downton conveyancing lawyer to check if they are on the Santander panel. If they are not approved you have a number of options available to you here:

• Proceed with your chosen Downton but Santander will undoubtedly instruct a from their approved panel. The net result is additional fees and likely frustration.
• Appoint a fresh to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel.
• Convince your to pull out all the stops to get listed on the Santander conveyancing panel.