My partner and I have just bought a property in Caistor. We have noticed several issues with the house which we consider were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been conducted for conveyancing in Caistor?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Caistor. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a document referred to as a SPIF. If the information turns out to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action 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 Caistor.
Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Caistor even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for example if I want to acquire an office in Caistor with a mortgage from Accord Mortgages Ltd?
Our search tool is mainly utilised to find domestic conveyancing solicitors in Caistor but we have listed towards the end of this page a few Caistor commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the firm directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Accord Mortgages Ltd
The deeds to our house can not be found. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Caistor 4 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
Assuming you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be retained by HMLR under a Title Number. It is possible to conduct a search at the Land Registry, find your house and get current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for £20 inclusive of VAT.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Caistor prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Caistor. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Caistor especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Caistor.
My brother has encouraged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in Caistor. Should I find my own conveyancer?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm you're considering.
I am looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Caistor who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a Caistor solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who carry out conveyancing in Caistor. We dont recommend any particular firm.