My wife and I have recently bought a house in Oundle. We have noticed several problems with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Oundle?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Oundle. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a questionnaire called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be incorrect, then you may have a claim against the vendor 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 Oundle.
I am looking to buy a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Oundle who is on the Lloyds TSB Bank approved. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds TSB Bank in certain locations such as Oundle. We dont recommend any particular firm.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Oundle 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
About to purchase a new build flat in Oundle. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Oundle
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If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
How do I identify a Oundle solicitor on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am willing to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the solicitor.
You can use the facility on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Oundle conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Oundle conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to verify if they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Fifty years remaining on my flat in Oundle. I need to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to find the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Oundle.
I purchased a ground floor flat in Oundle, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Oundle with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2084
With just 59 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £20,900 and £24,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.