My wife and I have recently bought a property in Headington. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Headington?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Headington. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a form known as a SPIF. answers proves 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 Headington.
I am buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Headington who is on the Santander solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander in certain locations such as Headington. We dont recommend any particular firm.
What will a local search reveal regarding the property I am purchasing in Headington?
Headington conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Headington conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.
Me and my brother have a 4 bedroom Edwardian house in Headington. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Accord Mortgages Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Headington and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.
Am I best advised to appoint a Headington conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can deal with the legal work however his firm is located 200kilometers away.
The benefit of a local Headington conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Headington know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were content that must outweigh using an unknown Headington conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being Headington based.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Headington. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Headington ?
Most houses in Headington are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Headington so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Headington conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.
I invested in buying a ground floor flat in Headington, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Headington with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2092
With only 67 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.