My partner and I have recently purchased a property in Dover. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Dover?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Dover. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a questionnaire called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is incorrect, then you may have a 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 Dover.
We are buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Dover who is on the Aldermore 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 be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Dover.
After reading moneysavingexpert.com for a recommended solicitor in Dover, many say that I should use a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It includes many companies who handle conveyancing in Dover.
I completed on my apartment on 8 June and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Dover said it will be recorded inside ten days. Are transfers in Dover uniquely lengthy to register?
As far as conveyancing in Dover is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any other persons or bodies. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are completed within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected after the buyer has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not always primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Dover is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?
Flying freeholds in Dover are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Dover you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Dover may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Dover being more expensive?
Purchasing a new build home is significantly different from the standard house purchase conveyancing in Dover. For a start sellers ordinarily insist contracts to exchange within a tight deadline, the result being a lot of pressure on your lawyer to ensure everything is in order. Furthermore new build premises often necessitate examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Lenders obligations are also more detailed. Given the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.