Last November we completed a house move in Ferndown. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered for conveyancing in Ferndown?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Ferndown. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner fills in a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers ends up being inaccurate, then you may have a 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 Ferndown.
About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Ferndown. The property agents advise that it is standard for flats in Ferndown to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Tesco Bank. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am aiming to move house in May. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Ferndown. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across your page.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the estate agent but this can only be done when the sellers conveyancers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be handed over. Subsequently you should advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Ferndown or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Ferndown.
I am buying a property in Ferndown. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Skipton have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that your lender is Skipton your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Skipton where a lease does not satisfy these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Ferndown.
I recently had an offer agreed on a house in Ferndown. My financial adviser suggested a conveyancer. I paid an advanced payment of £200. Soon after, the lawyer called me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Principality conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Principality panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Ferndown?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Ferndown will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Ferndown. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Ferndown.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Ferndown it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Ferndown commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Ferndown.
It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Ferndown completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Ferndown. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ferndown
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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.