Last June we completed a house move in Lapworth. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Lapworth?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Lapworth. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a questionnaire called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is misleading, you could possibly take legal action 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 Lapworth.
Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Lapworth even where I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to buy an office in Lapworth with a mortgage from National Westminster Bank?
The service is mainly utilised to select domestic conveyancing solicitors in Lapworth but we have listed towards the end of this page a selection of Lapworth commercial conveyancing firms. You should make contact with the solicitors directly to see if they can also act for National Westminster Bank
I am considering applying for a Santander mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Lapworth with 70% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Santander ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Santander will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Will our conveyancer be raising enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Lapworth.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Lapworth. Plenty of people will purchase a house in Lapworth, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.
Lawyers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their conveyancers which can figure out the risks in Lapworth. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a usual inquiry of the vendor to discover whether the property has ever been flooded. In the event that the premises has been flooded in past which is not notified by the seller, then a purchaser may commence a legal claim for losses stemming from an incorrect answer. The buyer’s solicitors may also conduct an enviro search. This should reveal whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be initiated.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Lapworth I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Lapworth suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.
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