My wife and I have lately purchased a house in Cookham. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Cookham?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Cookham. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner fills in a document known as a SPIF. answers ends up being inaccurate, 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 Cookham.
We are buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Cookham who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Cookham.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Cookham 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
As long as you have a registered title the information relating to your proprietorship will be recorded by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and obtain current copies of the property title for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.
How does conveyancing in Cookham differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Cookham come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because house builders in Cookham typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Cookham or who has acted in the same development.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Cookham for my home move. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training purposes.
I am planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Cookham who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the bank who conduct conveyancing in Cookham. We dont recommend any particular firm.