My wife and I have recently bought a house in Kingsdown. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Kingsdown?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Kingsdown. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information provided is inaccurate, then you may have a claim 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 Kingsdown.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Kingsdown and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Kingsdown. We have lived in Kingsdown for many years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
My wife and I have a semi-detached Edwardian property in Kingsdown. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for 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 Kingsdown and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.
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I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Kingsdown for my purchase. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.
I would like to rent out my leasehold flat in Kingsdown. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
Your lease governs relations between the freeholder and you the leaseholder; in particular, it will say if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. The majority of leases in Kingsdown do not prevent strict prohibition on subletting – such a clause would undoubtedly devalue the property. In most cases there is a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a copy of the sublease.
I purchased a ground floor flat in Kingsdown, conveyancing having been completed September 2011. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Kingsdown with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2088
You have 62 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.