The owner has installed inappropriate dormer windows on the property in Newport which we think might break local conservation area criteria

A lawyer to verify if the property is affected by a designated conservation area, and if so, whether any alterations have necessary permissions from the Isle of Wight planning authority. In the event that no necessary permissions be produced the solicitor will give you professional advice on the alternatives e.g. obtaining an indemnity policy or requesting retrospective consent from the council.

Is your solicitor team set up to complete within 28 days of exchange on the legal conveyancing of residential property auction properties in Newport?

Indeed we are auction specialists and frequently work for buyers and sellers at auction. Our auction team conveyancing lawyers have been instructed by countless buyers at local property auctions, for example Acuitus, Allsop (Commercial), Allsop (Residential), Auction House London, Award Property, Barnett Ross, Baxtons, Brendons Auctioneers, Countrywide Property Auctions and Drivers Norris.

Clever auction buyers will pick a conveyancing firm as fast as they can for a thorough investigation of the sellers documents in advance of the day of the auction.

Subsequently, following the property auction a prepared conveyancing lawyer will be geared up to conclude the legal process in under the 4 week time frame as conventionally required by the terms and conditions of sale.

How much is the council tax on a semi-detached Band E building in Newport?

You should be give detail your new homes council tax band as part of the conveyancer's title report. The correct rates for Newport are listed online at the Isle of Wight local authority site. On 27 October 2012 band rates are:

• Band A - £979.00
• Band B - £1,142.00
• Band C - £1,305.00
• Band D - £1,468.00
• Band E - £1,794.00
• Band F - £2,120.00
• Band G - £2,446.00
• Band H - £2,936.00

What should I do about the transfer of ownership of the utility billing?

It is the responsibility of the former owners to inform the utilities firms (gas, electricity, water, etc.) that they are moving.

You should give your current suppliers at least 48 hours’ notice that you’re moving home and, when you leave your old property, you should take all the necessary readings and send them to your old supplier(s) along with your forwarding address, so that they can send you a final bill and sort out any credit you might be owed.

You should give your new utility suppliers at least 48 hours giving your personal details for the new property. When you move into your new property, you should take all the readings again and send them to the new suppliers so that they have a record of where to start the bills running.

Can I change the purpose of use for a purchase as part of the conveyancing procedure?

Putting in a planning request to change the use of part or all of a property is a straightforward process and you can deal directly with the local authority, which authorises plans and requests. However, tying it in with a planned purchase of a property has its own problems, since you don’t yet formally own the property, and the length of time to get through the planning process (with no guarantee of success) will need to be factored into the purchase duration, which the seller may not agree to.

We would advise you to either buy the property and then put in the planning request after completion (or exchange at the very earliest), or buy a property that’s already fit for your purposes. Or you might be lucky to find a property that already has the relevant planning consents in place.

What are the benefits of an online solicitor against a high street firm?

Many commentators and bloggers have suggested that you get so much more from online conveyancers because they have access to state-of-the-art applications to manage their cases and use the latest communication technology.

However, there is nothing stopping high street conveyancing firms from adopting such technology. And they will have a wealth of experience and knowledge of the local area that they can bring to bear on your transaction.

It all comes down to what they offer and how they go about their business. You should get a selection of quotes and read through the terms and conditions in detail to understand the comparisons between what they offer and how much they are going to charge you for the service.

If you choose Homeward Legal, you not only get an experienced proactive solicitor but also access to the latest technology and local knowledge. Call us now on 0800 038 6699 to find out more.

I would prefer to complete on the sale of my apartment in under 30 days, are Homeward Legal fast Newport conveyancers ?

We believe that our active lawyers assume a an extremely efficient plan of attack to completing the conveyancing Homeward Legals panel of solicitors approach to conveyancing is different as we have invested in cutting edge online systems .

Critically we always allocate you a company trained to communicate with all parties in the home buyer and seller chain .