Last June we completed a house move in Little Haven. We have noticed several issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Little Haven?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Little Haven. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a form called a SPIF. 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 Little Haven.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Little Haven? Is this really necessary?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the ID of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing retainer. The Terms and Conditions that you are required to sign should confirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be viewed. Should you refuse to hand over identification documents, your solicitor would not be able to accept instructions from you.
It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Little Haven concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Do I need to be concerned that brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Little Haven conveyancing company?
As with many professional services, often suggestions from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all put forward conveyancers to choose. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers operate an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the mortgage aspect of your conveyancing.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Little Haven. I happened to stumble across a site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I want to rent out my leasehold apartment in Little Haven. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
Some leases for properties in Little Haven do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
I acquired a leasehold flat in Little Haven, conveyancing having been completed February 2005. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Little Haven with a long lease are worth £175,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2083
With 58 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £23,800 and £27,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.