My partner and I have just bought a property in Greenfield. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Greenfield?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Greenfield. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a document referred to as a SPIF. answers proves to be misleading, 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 Greenfield.
Do lawyers ask for an advanced payment for conveyancing in Greenfield?
Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Greenfield your lawyer will request that you put them with funds to cover the search fees. Generally this is called for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is as part of the sale price then this will be required immediately before exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a couple of days prior to the day of completion.
I have justfound out that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Greenfield for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to see if the property 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 Greenfield conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Greenfield differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Greenfield approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Greenfield typically acquire the land, 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 property lawyers 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 Greenfield or who has acted in the same development.
I am selling my house. My previous lawyers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Greenfield if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Greenfield. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
We're new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, yet the property agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we use the agent's recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in Greenfield
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this demand. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to instruct your preferred Greenfield conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothose that will give their negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing targets set by head office.