Last October we completed a house move in Stapleton. We have noticed several problems with the property which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Stapleton?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Stapleton. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner fills in a form called a SPIF. answers proves 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 Stapleton.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Stapleton? What am I being asked for?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the ID of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing instruction. The Terms of Engagement that you are required to sign should confirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be viewed. If you refuse to supply identification documents, your lawyer can not take you on as a client.
Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary cause of delay in Stapleton conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Stapleton.
It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Stapleton completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 premises 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.
Am I right to be suspicious that third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Stapleton conveyancing firm?
As with lots of service providers, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all put forward lawyers to instruct. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your own conveyancer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your house move.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Stapleton. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?