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I am a cash buyer (also 1st time buyer) about to offer on a property in Penge, South London. I have been advised not to be too cheap when sourcing a solicitor and... read more

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David Green

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LawStore in the Glades in Bromley offers conveyancing. At MTA solicitors we wanted to offer easy access to legal services on the high street.

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will it effect me if i purchase a house that the present owner owes a morgage on and they don't pay it after selling

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Paul Outhwaite

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The simple answer is yes.

You will find it impossible to register yourself as the new owner of the property with somebody's mortgage registere... read more

Hi all, I am planning to buy a house with tenants living in there. The estate agent said that they need to give 2 months notice for them to move out. However the ... read more

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Peter Johnson

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I would not advise you to proceed under these circumstances unless you accept the risk that the tenants may stay on for many months. Even if a co... read more

What are the cons of having a conveyancy solicitor online(office 200 miles away)

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Paul Outhwaite

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Thank you for your questions.

The Law Society's recommendation is that a solicitor should meet their client at some point during the transacti... read more

what is meant in a property register when it states:-the rights granted over the driveways edged blue and brown on the transfer plan are included in this registra... read more

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Paul Outhwaite

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Thanks for your question.

Rights, such as that referred to in your question, are not usually registerable at the Land Registry.

In simple ... read more

How much does a Deed of Trust cost?

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Paul Outhwaite

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To a certain extent it does depend upon the complexity of the deed that you need. Speak to a solicitor and explain what you are looking for. They... read more

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