My wife and I have recently purchased a property in Belgravia. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Belgravia?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Belgravia. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out to be incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Belgravia.
We note that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Belgravia?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Belgravia.
I am purchasing a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Belgravia who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society in certain locations such as Belgravia. We dont recommend any particular firm.
What can a local search inform me concerning the property we're purchasing in Belgravia?
Belgravia conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search plays an important role in most Belgravia conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic sections.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Belgravia I like with amenity areas and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Belgravia for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my property in Belgravia ?
Removing or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a property lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a solicitor