Last March we completed a house move in Basildon. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Basildon?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Basildon. Conveyancing searches and investigations 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 document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out to be misleading, 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 Basildon.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Basildon. Now, I need my files but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Basildon of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Basildon. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Basildon
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Basildon in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Basildon. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Basildon to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I am looking to sell my home. My past conveyancers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Basildon if that makes things easier.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Basildon. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
Back In 2008, I bought a leasehold house in Basildon. Conveyancing and Clydesdale mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Basildon who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Basildon conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Basildon Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing
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Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Basildon ask leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific intention of establishing a fund for larger repairs or maintenance. Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the service fees? It would be sensible to find out as much as you can concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues such as the tidiness of the communal areas. Ask other people what they think of their management. On a final note, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically what you get for your money.