Successful Conveyancing in St Albans despite transfer not going quite to plan.

Laura Gill, a Conveyancing Solicitor in St Albans specialist was instructed by Mr and Mrs P to attend the transfer of their property on Homestead Close, Park Street, St Albans.   Having found their dream property, it was no surprise that the clients were hopeful of a quick transfer and completion before Spring to allow them the time to move in and enjoy the best months in their new home.

Conveyancing documentation was received shortly after the estate agents memorandum of sale detailing the registered proprietors Conveyancing Solicitors in St Albans.  Laura acted immediately and detailed enquiries were sent within the same day of receiving Conveyancing documentation, including the land registry documentation.

The estate agent was Aitchisons branch covering St Albans, who expertly negotiated the sale agreement managing to please both parties with a final sale price of £422,000.

The property falls within the local authority of St Albans City and District Council.  Local searches were provided by the council office.

The expectation of a smooth transfer came to an end for Laura, when she discovered issues with both the Land Registry documentation and from the local searches.

Conveyancing Solicitors in St Albans discovered the following issues:

• The land registry documentation revealed the property was subject to restrictions as set out in a transfer dated June 1994. 
• There were planning permissions that affected the property

Conveyancing Solicitors  in St Albans found the following solutions:

• It was important to check that the aforementioned restrictions were fully complied with and to discuss with the client the restrictions to ensure they understood the implications these restrictions would have on them immediately and in the near future. 
• The planning permissions were for a development of 15 residential houses and ancillary parking .  It was important that the client was aware of these plans and thankfully they already knew of the possibility and were happy to continue with the transaction. 

The property completed in April 2010 with the co-operation of the sellers Conveyancing Solicitors in St Albans, Photiades.