Conveyancing F.A.Qs (Part 4)
Natalie Glover
Partner at Chadwick Lawrence LLP with a passion for client care and business development
In the final #Conveyancing FAQs, we hear from Ruth Nippers . Ruth is a Partner and #Solicitor specialising in all aspects of Real Estate. She studied law at Sheffield Hallam University and overseas in Canada. She completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP, Leeds. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2016 at a local firm before moving to Chadwick Lawrence LLP in 2017. Ruth manages the Real Estate teams at #Wakefield and #Leeds, as well as the #Remortgage Team and Post Completion Team for the Department.?
Let's dive right in...
Should I use the same #Conveyancer/Solicitor for my #sale and #purchase?
Straightforward answer…Yes! It is possible to use separate Solicitors for each transaction, but it is best practice to have both transactions with the same Solicitor. Using the same Solicitor for both transactions can speed up the process and limits potential complications, as there are less parties involved.
Do Conveyancers/Solicitors check for #planning permissions and #building regulations if the property I am buying has been altered?
Yes part of the checks Solicitors carry out is whether there are planning permissions and building regulations for the property. All major work carried out on a property is likely to need planning permission from the local authority and the work must be compliant with Building Regulations. Examples where work may need local authority consent:
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The buyers Solicitor will check the paperwork received from the sellers Solicitors which includes a property information form. This is completed by the seller to give the buyer detailed information about the property being sold. It also requires sellers to supply copies of planning permissions, building regulations and necessary consents. A local search is also recommended and often necessary if you have a #mortgage, and this search details information held by the local authority about the property, such as planning permissions and building regulations. These searches are property specific, so they will not give a buyer any information about planning applications or consents relating to neighbouring properties, but the buyers Solicitor will advise of this.
A buyer should have a #survey carried out; this is not a requirement but a property purchase is a significant investment so it is advisable, and they cannot rely on their mortgage #valuation. A Solicitor will review this alongside the paperwork provided by the Sellers Solicitor, and #searches obtained. This can also highlight potential #planning and building #regulations. The buyers Solicitor will then raise necessary enquiries with the Sellers Solicitor on the documentation and compile a detailed #report of their findings to their client.
?When picking a Conveyancer/Solicitor, what should a client look for?
Speak to family and friends for a recommendation, as there will be someone who has gone through the same process. Your #mortgage #broker and or estate agent may be able to recommend one. But do not go with the cheapest fixed fee quote. Buying a property or selling one, is always an important part of your life, you must ensure you have a good one who gives you the right legal advice, protects your interests whilst keeping you updated regularly, and supports you by answering questions. Do your research on a firm, see what their brand is, check their reviews online such as trust pilot or google and then make a decision.
If you would like to discuss anything else with Ruth, then you can email her; [email protected]