My partner and I have recently purchased a house in Greenwich. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Greenwich?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Greenwich. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a form called a SPIF. answers is incorrect, you could possibly take legal action 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 Greenwich.
It is a dozen years since I purchased my house in Greenwich. Conveyancing lawyers have just been instructed on the sale but I am unable to locate the title deeds. Will this cause complications?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be kept by the mortgage company or they could still be with the conveyancers who handled the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Greenwich involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it is more problematic but is resolvable.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Greenwich?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Greenwich will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Greenwich. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Greenwich.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Greenwich it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Greenwich commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Greenwich.
About to purchase a new build flat in Greenwich. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Greenwich
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Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Greenwich is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Greenwich are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Greenwich you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Greenwich may ascertain 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 residence.
I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Greenwich it brings up numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for purchase transaction?
The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Greenwich or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Greenwich differ, so it's advisable to secure at least three quotes from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.