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50 Facts List

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Fact 1. What is a Memorandum of Sale?

Fact 2. Why do I need ID Verification in Conveyancing?

Fact 3. Why choose a Chartered Legal Executive for Conveyancing?

Fact 4. What are Property searches for?

Fact 5. What are property condition surveys and why are they important?

Fact 6. Fixtures and Fittings. What are they? During conveyancing, sellers list them to clarify what stays with the property and avoid disputes after moving.

Fact 7. Buyer’s proof of funds. Why are they required? Conveyancers must confirm clients have sufficient finances to complete the purchase to prevent delays.

Fact 8. Conveyancers also represent your mortgage lender.

Fact 9. Draft Contracts. Why are they important?

Fact 10. Leasehold Property Conveyancing - what are the issues?

Fact 11. What is a Lease Extension?

Fact 12. Restrictive Covenants – what are they and how do they affect ownership?

Fact 13. Indemnity Policy – what is it for in Conveyancing?

Fact 14. Exchange of Contracts – what does it mean?

Fact 15. How long does conveyancing take? Complex legal issues, leasehold complications, or chain delays can extend the timeline.

Fact 16. What is completion when buying a property?

Fact 17. When is stamp duty paid?

Fact 18. What are the common pitfalls to avoid during the conveyancing process?

Fact 19. Do I have to visit my solicitor or conveyancer?

Fact 20. What is the Land Registry?

Fact 21. Boundary Disputes - how do conveyancers handle them?

Fact 22. What is a Mortgage?

Fact 23. What is Leasehold Enfranchisement?

Fact 24. What do First Time Buyers need to know?

Fact 25. Planning Permissions - how might they affect your sale or purchase?

Fact 26. Building Regulations - how might they affect your sale or purchase?

Fact 27. Access Rights and Rights of Way - how do they affect property?

Fact 28. Septic Tanks - how are they dealt with in conveyancing

Fact 29. Solar Panels when buying or selling a property

Fact 30. Conservation Area - how this affects home buying and selling

Fact 31. Listed Building - what does this mean and why is it important?

Fact 32. Flood Risk - what are the issues?

Fact 33. Retaining Walls - how do they matter to sellers and buyers

Fact 34. Rural Property - what should you watch for?

Fact 35. Flying Freehold - what is it and why does it matter?

Fact 36. Wayleave Agreement - what are the key considerations?

Fact 37. Joint ownership - what are the issues?

Fact 38. EPC - what is the role of the Energy Performance Certificate

Fact 39. Chancel Repair Liability - what is it?

Fact 40. Title Deed - what is it and why is it important?

Fact 41. Overriding Interests - what does this mean?

Fact 42. Adverse Possession - what is meant by this?

Fact 43. Transfer of Equity - what is it?

Fact 44. Property Chains - How to Handle Them Effectively

Fact 45. Gazumping Explained: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Buyers Can Protect Themselves

Fact 46. Gazundering Explained: Why Buyers Reduce Their Offer Late and How Sellers Can Respond

Fact 47. Japanese Knotweed: Why Is It a Red Flag in Property Transactions?

Fact 48. Party Wall Act - when do you need an agreement and what does it involve?

Fact 49. Permitted Development Rights – What Buyers Should Check

Fact 50. Buy-to-Let Properties – what’s different in conveyancing?

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