Last November we completed a house move in Hampton Hill. We have noticed several issues with the house which we suspect were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Hampton Hill?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Hampton Hill. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a questionnaire known as a SPIF. If the information provided is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action 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 Hampton Hill.
Completed the sale of my flat in Hampton Hill last November but my buyer keeps e-mailing me complaining that his conveyancer needs to hear from myconveyancer. What should my lawyer have done following completion?
Following your disposal your lawyer is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where appropriate, your lawyer should also send confirmation that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps unique to conveyancing in Hampton Hill.
Our bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Hampton Hill but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Hampton Hill local to me. Are you able to assist?
Far from all Hampton Hill conveyancing practices are on all banks conveyancing panel. Do make the most of our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Hampton Hill conveyancing solicitor on the on the bank panel.
Should our solicitor be raising questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Hampton Hill.
Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Hampton Hill. Plenty of people will acquire a house in Hampton Hill, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that may be initiated by the buyer or by their conveyancers which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Hampton Hill. The standard completed inquiry forms supplied to a buyer’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a standard inquiry of the owner to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred and is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser could bring a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect response. The buyer’s solicitors should also carry out an environmental search. This should reveal whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be initiated.
I am buying a new build flat in Hampton Hill. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hampton Hill
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. 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. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Hampton Hill I like with a park and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Hampton Hill in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
Should you need a home loan that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.