My partner’s dad is a property lawyer. I hope that I'll be able to get preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure should I be expecting for conveyancing in Stockbridge?

It’s sensible to get multiple conveyancing quotes. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst prices do contrast greatly but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

My partner and I are approaching an exchange on a house in Stockbridge and my parents have sent the ten percent deposit to my property lawyer. I am now informed that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my solicitor needs to disclose this to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the lender he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the bank about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for this now to be an issue?

Your solicitor is duty bound to check with the bank to ensure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

As someone with no idea as to conveyancing in Stockbridge what is the number one tip you can impart for the home moving process in Stockbridge

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Stockbridge or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. For instance, the seller, selling agent and even potentially your mortgage company. Appointing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Stockbridge an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

On occasion a potential adversary will try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is slow. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is contrary to your lawyers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

I bought my house on 16 May and the transaction details are still not registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Stockbridge said it should be formalised in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Stockbridge particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Stockbridge registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any 3rd parties. As of today roughly three quarters of such applications are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration is effected once the new owner is living at the premises so 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Stockbridge. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Stockbridge

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan.