I need some fast conveyancing in Wedmore as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a home loan you are at free not to have searches carried out although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Wedmore the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and therefore affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

The deeds to our property can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Wedmore 5 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be recorded by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and get up to date copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for a small fee.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Wedmore I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Wedmore in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

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Our solicitor in Wedmore has uncovered a defect with the lease for the flat we are buying in Wedmore. The other side have put forward title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor says that as he is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the mortgage company?

Just because you have a mortgage offer from the lender does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your Wedmore conveyancing lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Requirements. You and the lender are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to by the bank conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and the lender