Last December we completed a house move in Chatteris. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Chatteris?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Chatteris. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner answers a document called a SPIF. If the information turns out to be misleading, then you may have a 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 Chatteris.
Do I have to attend the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Chatteris so that I can attend their offices if necessary.
As opposed to ten years ago, almost all banks no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. It will still be necessary for you to supply ID documents and there are still manifest advantages to choosing a locally based ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Chatteris.
We are selling our property in Chatteris and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Chatteris. We have lived in Chatteris for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Chatteris. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chatteris
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Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Chatteris is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Chatteris are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chatteris you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chatteris may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
We're FTB’s - agreed a price, yet the agent told us that the seller will only go ahead if we appoint their chosen solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Chatteris
We suspect that the owner is unaware of this requirement. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to use your preferred Chatteris conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothe ones that will provide their estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by head office.