My partner and I have recently purchased a house in Redland. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Redland?
The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Redland. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers ends up being 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 Redland.
We are purchasing a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Redland who is on the Aldermore solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Redland.
My property lawyer in Redland has never been on on the Skipton Building Society Conveyancing Panel. Can I still continue with my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Skipton Building Society panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?
Your options are as follows:
- Complete the purchase with your preferred Redland solicitors but Skipton Building Society will need to retain a conveyancer on their panel. This will result in additional total conveyancing charges as well as result in delays.
- Find a new solicitor to to deal with the conveyancing, obviously checking they are Skipton Building Society approved.
- Try to convince your Skipton Building Society based solicitor to attempt to join the Skipton Building Society panel
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Redland?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Redland. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Redland. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Redland
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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 a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £195,000 and found one near me in Redland I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Redland suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.