My wife and I have recently bought a property in Upminster. We have noticed several problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Upminster?
The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Upminster. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be inaccurate, 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 Upminster.
A friend suggested that if I am buying in Upminster I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is sometimes included in the estimate for your Upminster conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Upminster around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Upminster Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Upminster.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Upminster 10 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
Nowadays there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know precisely where to find all the relevant documentation so you can purchase or sell your property without any difficulty. Where duplicates can’t be found, your conveyancer can put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on the property.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Upminster. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Upminster
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
How do I use the search tool to get a costs illustration from a conveyancing lawyer in Upminster on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to pick a bank such as National Westminster Bank, Chelsea Building Society or Clydesdale then type in your preferred area for example Upminster. Conveyancing practices in Upminster and across England and Wales will then be identified.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Upminster conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Upminster conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Upminster conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in seeking a lease extension in Upminster. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Upminster conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Upminster residence is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 57.5 years.