My wife and I have lately purchased a property in Penwortham. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Penwortham?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Penwortham. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner fills in a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller 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 Penwortham.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Penwortham? Why is this being asked of me?
Penwortham conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners accross the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the identity of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients will need to disclose two forms of certified identification; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement no older than three months).
Evidence of source of monies is also necessary under the money laundering statutes as conveyancers are obliged to investigate that the money you are utilising to purchase a property (be it the exchange deposit or the total purchase price if you are a cash purchaser) has originated from a reputable source (such as an inheritance) rather than the fruits of illegitimate behaviour.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Penwortham so that I can attend their offices if necessary.
Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, almost all lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over ID documents and there are still manifest benefits to choosing a local practitioner, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Penwortham.
What will a local search reveal regarding the house I am purchasing in Penwortham?
Penwortham conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search plays an important role in many a Penwortham conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.
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Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Penwortham with the intention of expediting the sale process?
- A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Penwortham can be bypassed where you instruct lawyers the minute your agents start marketing the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ lawyers. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the Management Company, you should make sure that you hold the original share certificate. Organising a new share certificate is often a time consuming process and slows down many a Penwortham conveyancing transaction. If a reissued share certificate is necessary, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (where applicable) for this sooner rather than later. You believe that you know the number of years remaining on your lease but you should double-check by asking your conveyancers. A buyer’s lawyer will not be happy to advise their client to where the remaining number of years is less than 75 years. In the circumstances it is important at an as soon as possible that you identify whether the lease term for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale. If there is a history of any disputes with your landlord or managing agents it is essential that these are settled prior to the flat being marketed. The purchasers and their solicitors will be warry about purchasing a property where there is a current dispute. You may need to swallow your pride and pay any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose particulars of the dispute to the purchasers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic rather than ongoing.
I purchased a ground floor flat in Penwortham, conveyancing formalities finalised August 2011. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Penwortham with a long lease are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2074
You have 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as legals.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.