My wife and I have recently bought a house in Freezywater. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Freezywater?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Freezywater. 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, a seller completes a form known as a SPIF. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, then you may have a 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 Freezywater.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Freezywater last April but our buyer keeps e-mailing every few hours to say his lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Following your house sale your conveyancer is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where relevant, your lawyer should also confirm that the mortgage has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks just for conveyancing in Freezywater.
I have 7378 less than 75 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Freezywater. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
There is lots of here regarding conveyancing in Freezywater but can you isolate your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Freezywater
Do not opt for the cheapest Freezywater conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
We were going to get a AIP from RBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do RBS recommend any Freezywater solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Freezywater solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the RBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and RBS through the process.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Freezywater off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one close by in Freezywater I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Freezywater in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Freezywater. Before I get started I require certainty as to the number of years remaining on the lease.
Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Freezywater - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Freezywater conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Freezywater conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Vesting Order and Purchase of freehold case for a Freezywater premises is Ground Floor Flat 4A Baronet Road in February 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 23rd December 2008 (case number 8ED064) the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £8,689.00 This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 80.01 years.