My brother and I have recently acquired a house in Pangbourne. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Pangbourne?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Pangbourne. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner answers a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers turns out to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action 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 Pangbourne.
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Pangbourne. I need to find out if they are accepted on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel. Could you assist?
You should call the solicitor and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Alternatively please get in touch with Chelsea Building Society who may be able to assist.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Pangbourne. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pangbourne
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Pangbourne is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Pangbourne are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Pangbourne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pangbourne may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a property in Neath but I am based in Pangbourne. My conveyancer (who is 300 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Pangbourne who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Pangbourne based
We are thinking of using an online conveyancer as opposed to a Pangbourne conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?
Numerous benefits exist in having the option pop in to a local Pangbourne conveyancing solicitor for example
- signing documents same day
- sometimes being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
- the ability to raise concerns if matters need to addressed
When comparing quotes, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Pangbourne high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online agents seem to offer discounted prices, but have hidden 'extras' in the small print.