Last January we completed a house move in Downend. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Downend?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Downend. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a questionnaire known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is inaccurate, 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 Downend.
I have todaybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Downend for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Downend conveyancing specialists.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Downend and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides protection to commercial leaseholders, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Downend
In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a residence in Neath but live in Downend. My lawyer (who is 235 kilometers awayrequires that I execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Downend who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Downend based
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Downend conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Downend conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Downend conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:
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What are the legal fees for lease extension work?
Downend Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying
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Who is in charge of the building? How many years remain on the lease? This information is useful as a) areas could result in problems in the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have all the details
A conveyancing company handled my conveyancing in Downend three years ago having stored my deeds but has since been shut down – What steps do I now take to retreive them?
Title deeds, as such, no longer exist as most homes in Downend are archived digitally at Land Registry. Should you need to establish ownership or are selling or refinancing your solicitor can obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.
If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned with reasonable haste.