Last January we completed a house move in South Shields. We have noticed several issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in South Shields?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in South Shields. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information 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 South Shields.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in South Shields costs more?
The conveyancing charges on a leasehold property in South Shields is often higher when contrasted to a freehold transaction. This is because there is an amount of extra investigations necessary in liaising with the landlord and managing agents to obtain information about whether the rent and maintenance fee have been paid and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.
Our bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in South Shields but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in South Shields round the corner to me. Can you help?
Far from all South Shields conveyancing firms are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make use of the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a South Shields conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.
It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in South Shields concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Given that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in South Shields I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor regarding thehome move in advance of appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
We could not agree more - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the conveyancer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in South Shields.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a case reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for residential conveyancing in South Shields should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.
We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the property agent informed us that the vendor will only go ahead if we appoint their chosen lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in South Shields
We suspect that the seller is not behind this requirement. If they require ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Try to communicate with the sellers directly and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to appoint your preferred South Shields conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by head office.