My brother and I have lately bought a property in Mawsley. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Mawsley?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Mawsley. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a form known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation 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 Mawsley.
Are the Mawsley conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Santander conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Santander?
Mawsley conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.
What does a local search inform me regarding the property we're buying in Mawsley?
Mawsley conveyancing often starts with the ordering 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 Mawsley conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (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 thirteen subject areas.
How does conveyancing in Mawsley differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Mawsley contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Mawsley tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Mawsley or who has acted in the same development.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am selling a residence in Neath but reside in Mawsley. My conveyancer (approximately 200 miles awayneeds me to execute a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Mawsley who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Mawsley
I have been informed by many friends that it should take six to eight weeks for Mawsley conveyancing to complete.This was a month ago. The paperwork was only received to my conveyancing practitioner last week so now does it countdown?
You should be pragmatic about timing. Property transactions in Mawsley usually takes about two months. This timeframe is not due to property lawyer being slow and deliberately delay matters. The level of money involved in buying any property is so high, the purchaser's lawyer having to carry out a wide range of queries, searches and other checks to protect the buyer and their lender (if there is to be a mortgage) from expensive, avoidable problems. These checks involves seeking information from various third parties, including other lawyer, local councils, private companies, lenders. Many of these are well organised. Plenty aren't. And remember, no matter how quickly your solicitor do their part, if the people you are purchasing from or are selling to aren't ready, nothing can go ahead until they are up to speed.