My brother and I have recently purchased a property in Durrington. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Durrington?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Durrington. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action 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 Durrington.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Durrington is more expensive?
The conveyancing charges for a leasehold property in Durrington is often greater as compared to a freehold property. This is due to the extra work required in corresponding with the landlord and managing agents to collate the information about whether the rent and maintenance charges have been cleared and whether there are any significant expenditure in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the block.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Durrington. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am assisting my step-mother sell her property in Durrington. Will the conveyancing solicitor order an energy assessment or it is for me to coordinate?
After the demise of HIPs, energy assessments was retained a mandatory element of moving house. An EPC should be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. This is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers ordinarily organise. Where you are instructing a Durrington conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their relationships with long established Durrington accredited person
I am due to move home in April. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Durrington. Conveyancing solicitor was found prior to coming across this page.
On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from the selling agent but this can only be done once the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. You can inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Durrington or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Durrington.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Durrington off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Principality. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Durrington in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Durrington. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Durrington. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Durrington are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Durrington in which case you should be looking for a Durrington conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.
I invested in buying a basement flat in Durrington, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Durrington with a long lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2077
With just 52 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.