My wife and I have recently acquired a house in Budleigh Salterton. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner fills in a document referred to as a SPIF. If the information is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim 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 Budleigh Salterton.
My father informed me that in purchasing a property in Budleigh Salterton there could be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Budleigh Salterton which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We had chosen solicitors based in Budleigh Salterton on the Coventry BS solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a separate charge for dealing with the Coventry BS mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Coventry BS?
Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your property lawyer can levy a fee for this. The fee is not set by Coventry BS but by your Budleigh Salterton property lawyer. Some firms on the Coventry BS panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Budleigh Salterton off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Principality. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel.
Will my conveyancer be raising questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers conducting conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton. There are those who buy a property in Budleigh Salterton, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the buyer or by their solicitors which can give them a better understanding of the risks in Budleigh Salterton. The conventional set of information sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the owner to find out whether the property has suffered from flooding. If the premises has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser may commence a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect response. A purchaser’s conveyancers may also carry out an environmental report. This will reveal whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional investigations should be made.
I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Budleigh Salterton conveyancing specialists.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Budleigh Salterton and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives protection to commercial lessees, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Budleigh Salterton
In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a property in Cardiff but I am based in Budleigh Salterton. My solicitor (who is 200 kilometers from mehas requested that I execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Budleigh Salterton who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Budleigh Salterton based