My wife and I have lately purchased a property in Harold Wood. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Harold Wood?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Harold Wood. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be incorrect, 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 Harold Wood.
I have been told that property searches are the main reason for hinderance in Harold Wood conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Harold Wood.
I have recentlybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Harold Wood for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
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 Harold Wood conveyancing specialists.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Harold Wood is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?
Flying freeholds in Harold Wood are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Harold Wood you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Harold Wood 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 premises.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Harold Wood for my remortgage. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
You may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training reasons.
Is there a reason that Harold Wood conveyancing charges are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?
Leasehold conveyancing in Harold Wood will often involve additional due diligence such as investigating the lease, corresponding with the landlord, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts etc.