Last December we completed a house move in Harefield. We have noticed several issues with the property which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Harefield?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Harefield. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers 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 Harefield.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Harefield last February but the buyer keeps texting every few hours complaining that their conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?
After completion of your house sale your conveyancer should send the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also confirm that the home loan has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Harefield.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Harefield so that I can pop in to their offices if required.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for mortgage companies conduct their work through Royal Mail, e-mail or over the phone. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if needed.
I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Harefield. Now, I need my files however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate 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 Harefield of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and found one near me in Harefield I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Harefield in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.
I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two apartments in Harefield which have approximately 50 years unexpired on the leases. Will this present a problem?
There are plenty of short leases in Harefield. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.
I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Harefield. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Harefield conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Harefield flat is Flats 8, 11 and 15 Craigmore Court 46 Murray Road in December 2013. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 8 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,438 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenants of Flat 11 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,791 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee. The tribunal held that the price payable by the Applicant tenant of Flat 15 to acquire an extended lease shall be £26,638 plus £1 to the intermediate lessee . This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired term was 71 years.