Last February we completed a house move in Halifax. We have noticed several issues with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Halifax?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Halifax. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out to be incorrect, then you may have a claim against the seller 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 Halifax.
I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Halifax. Now, I need my documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Halifax of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
About to purchase a new build flat in Halifax. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Halifax
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Halifax and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides security of tenure to business lessees, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Halifax
I own a leasehold house in Halifax. Conveyancing and National Westminster Bank mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in Halifax who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
First contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Halifax conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Halifax - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? How much is the yearly service fee and ground rent? It would be sensible to find out as much as possible about the managing agents as they can either make life much simpler or problematic. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues such as the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask other tenants if they are happy with their management. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the appropriate party and specifically what it includes.
Should local authority consent be required to convert a house into multiple flats in Halifax? This has taken place to a property next door to my home in Halifax and was not aware of it happening until it was complete.
Planning Consent yes. Building Reg Approval yes.