My wife and I have lately bought a property in Elmers End. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Elmers End?
The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Elmers End. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner completes a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out to be inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the owner 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 Elmers End.
My grandmother passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Elmers End. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £4500. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to UBS, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?
Where you plan to refinance then UBS will require that you use a conveyancer on the UBS conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your UBS conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the UBS mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
What does a local search reveal regarding the house I am buying in Elmers End?
Elmers End conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search plays a central part in most Elmers End conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (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 subject areas.
How does conveyancing in Elmers End differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Elmers End approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because house builders in Elmers End usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Elmers End or who has acted in the same development.
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Been searching for a conveyancing practitioner for leasehold sale conveyancing in Elmers End. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to discharge, no rush, currently vacant. Got an estimate from a property lawyer for £900 including VAT which is a little high considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Elmers End?
Given that it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT is likely to be about the cheapest for a Elmers End solicitor firm.