Having been told to check out your organisation we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Old Town recommended on your site but have come across alternative estimates on the internet appear cheaper – why is this?

There are a variety of solicitors advertising theoretically looks to be cut price. We would urge you to give due consideration as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks in relation to the standard of the legal work. Many of them list a bargain quote to grab your attention but plant supplemental fees in the fine print..

Can the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site execute auction conveyancing in Old Town?

We know of a number of auction practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Old Town is just one of the many areas of where our lawyers cover.

This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as a first time buyer of a garden flat in Old Town. Do I pick up the keys to the premises on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will instruct a local conveyancing solicitor in Old Town?

On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Old Town. Conveyancing lawyers for you will arrange to send the purchase money to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be called to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Old Town. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender be concerned?

As your lender is your lawyer must follow the formal instructions contained in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for . The CML Handbook sets out minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and are required to report to where a lease fails to meet these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Old Town.

My wife and I are at the point of viewing houses in Old Town and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I am planning to take a mortgage with .

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with , make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the conveyancing panel.

I have justfound out that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Old Town for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Old Town conveyancing specialists.

At what point do I incur stamp duty due for my Old Town property purchase?

The should complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Old Town conveyancing transaction for you to sign. After completion your will submit your Land Transaction application to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the money - discharge any Stamp Duty liability on your behalf.