Last March we completed a house move in New Addington. We have noticed several problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in New Addington?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in New Addington. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner answers a questionnaire known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, 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 New Addington.
Do I need to visit the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in New Addington so that I can attend their offices when needed.
These days conveyancing panel lawyers for banks carry out all of the communications through Royal Mail, internet or over the phone. This enables them to carry out the conveyancing transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you can check if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
Me and my partner are buying a apartment in New Addington. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we will need to deposit money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Are all New Addington Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.
After months of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in New Addington. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an on account payment of £175. Shortly after, the lawyer called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Bank of Ireland panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in New Addington and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street New Addington lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in New Addington. Having lived in New Addington for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must 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)
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in New Addington and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords protection to business tenants, giving them the right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in New Addington
In scouring the world wide web for the phrase on line conveyancing in New Addington it reveals many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?
The ideal method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in New Addington or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in New Addington vary, so it's a good idea to request at least four costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.