Last August we completed a house move in Tottenham. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Tottenham?
The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Tottenham. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a form referred to as a SPIF. If the information provided is incorrect, 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 Tottenham.
When can the exchange of contracts occur in sale conveyancing in Tottenham and do I need to be at the solicitors office?
Where you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Tottenham you are welcome to attend to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we work with supply a national conveyancing service and provide just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not the important part. A signed contract simply enables the conveyancer to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Tottenham)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.
I am selling our house in Tottenham and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Tottenham. We have lived in Tottenham for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in Tottenham 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 residence 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.
How simple is it to change solicitor as I have to instruct one who is on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Tottenham five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Godiva Mortgages Ltd
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Tottenham on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Tottenham. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Tottenham.
What type of premises does your Tottenham conveyancing quotes relate to?
Our conveyancing quotes are only applicable to standard residential homes in England & Wales. Where you have any different requirements such as industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Tottenham do telephone us to address this further .