My partner and I have lately bought a house in South East London. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been conducted for conveyancing in South East London?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in South East London. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller fills in a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out to be inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action 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 South East London.
I am aiming to move house in November. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in South East London. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across this site.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the selling agent however this can only be done after the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. You should inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal company but can help you locate a conveyancing in South East London or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in South East London.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in South East London. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
About to purchase house in South East London. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the TSB conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the South East London conveyancer is on the TSB conveyancing panel.
My wife and I purchased a terraced Victorian property in South East London. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and TSB. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in South East London and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
Do I need to be concerned by 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street South East London conveyancing company?
As is the case with many service providers, often input from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are lots of parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all put forward solicitors to choose. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to choose your own lawyer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers have an approved list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your home move.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a residence in Cardiff but reside in South East London. My lawyer (based 300 miles awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in South East London who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are South East London based
Living abroad it is not practicable to be present at my South East London conveyancing solicitors office to execute documents for conveyancing in South East London – will this be problematic?
You need not be concerned. South East London conveyancing lawyers can deal with conveyancing transactions for clients who are based anywhere. You are unlikely to be required to be present a South East London conveyancers office. Almost all solicitor can undertake everything through post, email, telephone and fax.