Last August we completed a house move in Colerne. We have noticed several problems with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Colerne?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Colerne. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner answers a form known as a SPIF. answers ends up being incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the owner 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 Colerne.
I am looking to buy a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Colerne who is on the Britannia conveyancing. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Britannia in certain locations such as Colerne. We dont recommend any particular firm.
Me and my partner are buying a property in Colerne. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we have to send money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I am planning to move home in January. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Colerne. Conveyancing solicitor was found prior to coming across this page.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from your selling agent but this should only occur once the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Colerne or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Colerne.
I have paid off my mortgage with UBS. I assume I don't need a Colerne lawyer on the UBS panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.
If you have finished paying off your UBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the UBS mortgage from the register. UBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where UBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- UBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Colerne?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Colerne. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Colerne I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Colerne suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
I cannot attend my Colerne conveyancing solicitors office to execute documents for conveyancing in Colerne – will this be problematic?
You need not be concerned. Colerne conveyancing solicitors can undertake conveyancing transactions for clients wider afield. You are unlikely to be required to be present a Colerne conveyancers office. They can undertake everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.