Last August we completed a house move in Moor Row. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Moor Row?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Moor Row. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner completes a document referred to as a SPIF. answers turns out to be incorrect, 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 Moor Row.
As someone unfamiliar with the Moor Row conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can give me concerning the legal transfer of property in Moor Row
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Moor Row or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for confrontation between you and others involved in the house moving process. For example, the vendor, selling agent and on occasion the mortgage company. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Moor Row is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the transaction whose role it is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.
On occasion a potential adversary may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is contrary to your conveyancers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Moor Row. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 22/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Moor Row and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Moor Row. We have lived in Moor Row for many years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You should 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Moor Row for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Moor Row conveyancing specialists.
I was pointed in your direction by numerous estate agents in Moor Row to find a solicitor on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your lawyers rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t offer any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.