Swift replies to local search accelerates home sale in Norwich

Carrying out the Conveyancing in Norwich for a home on Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 0RF presented no difficulty for Conveyancing Solicitor Jane Lim in 2010.She had received instructions from Mr and Mrs R, who had found the property through Your Move Bennetts of 209 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 4AB.

One of the questions they soon asked Jane was to explain the purpose of the local searches which Jane said had to be carried out as part of this Conveyancing in Norwich. Jane explained that they  ensures that prospective buyers are made aware of anything recorded on the land or property by  Norwich City Council as a local land charge, which could be enforceable against anyone who owns the property. This could include an improvement grant which the seller should repay on completion.

They also include enquiries which will reveal information about the following:

• planning applications/restrictions
• building regulations/certificates, e.g. for underpinning, extensions
• if the adjoining road is maintained at public expense
• details of current and proposed local development plan policies
• details of any conservation area and tree preservation orders
• traffic information, e.g. permit parking, possible road closures.
• planned highway or railway works affecting the property

Swift turnaround of search applications by Norwich Council

The City's land charges department at City Hall, St. Peter's Street, Norwich NR2 1NH, was able to turn round Jane's search application within two days, an enviable achievement which helps to ensure that Conveyancing in Norwich is not delayed.

With the cooperation of the sellers' Conveyancing Solicitor, Michael J Stibbard of 14, Recorder Rd, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1NR, the other legal work was swiftly carried out, enabling this Conveyancing in Norwich to be swiftly brought to completion, enabling the buyers to move into their lovely new home without delay.

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