Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference in registered and unregistered land - does it matter if my property is 'unregistered'

Unregistered land is now rare and not all conveyancing firms can handle unregistered land sale or purchase. Put simply unregistered land is land which has not yet been formally registered at the Land Registry. The main reason land remains 'unregistered' is that the property hasn't been sold/mortgage...

When should I instruct a Conveyancing Solicitor ?

The short answer is " as soon as possible ". Please note that we are not property or conveyancing Solicitors - we are Licensed Conveyancers.  For more information on the difference read about Conveyancing Solicitors. You may use either a Solicitor or a Conveyancer for your conveyancing - provi...

What happens at exchange of contracts?

After the contracts for the sale and purchase have been signed and all the are ready, we telephone the buyers/sellers conveyancing solicitors or property lawyers and exchange contracts.  This is done using a specific formula under Law Society Guidelines and all solicitors exchange contracts in ...

What questions should I ask my conveyancing lawyer ?

At the outset of your conveyancing it is important that you explain your own personal situation and exactly what you want. You should explain anything that may have an influence on your conveyancing. Finance needs to be discussed and any time limits preferrred. Sometimes your conveyancing solicitor ...

A neighbour has applied for Planning for an extension. A restiction on the Title Deed prohibits extensions. Can I object?

The Local Authority will not be interested in the existence of restrictions in Title Deeds. The Local Planning Authority is obliged only to take note of planning-related matters....

How long will the conveyancing process take?

In an ideal world the property you are buying or selling would be empty, freehold, chain free and there would be no mortgage required.  Under these unlikely circumstances the conveyancing could be wrapped up in a few days.In all probability some if not all of these factors will exist in a trans...

Will I need a survey?

If you are planning on obtaining a mortgage, your lender will send a valuer to inspect your property. Please note that although this survey can be taken as a reasonable indication of whether the valuer thinks the property is worth the amount you want to borrow, it must not be confused with the more...

Can I have access to the property prior to completion?

If  the property is empty the seller may well allow access to the property before completion . The usual reason is that there is essential work which needs to be carried out. If access is required please notify us as soon as possible so that a request can be made to the Sellers' property solici...

Can you guarantee me a quick completion ?

Fridays  will always try to accommodate quick completions but only where circumstances permit. A quick completion depends on the willingness of all the parties involved in the conveyancing  transaction to work towards this together. This includes  your buyer  their property solic...

Are all conveyancing lawyers the same?

No. As with any profession or trade each individual will be different. Some conveyancing lawyers are self-employed and some work in small business or in large conveyancing firms. Some will offer a wider range of services than others and they will all have their own set of fees and business practices...

 

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